Beaching?
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Jimmyt
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Re: Beaching?
Depends somewhat on the type of bottom paint you used.
In any case, it’s like running your bottom onto a sheet of 60 grit sand paper and letting it rub on that (due to each wave or boat wake) for the duration of your beaching.
Better to put out a bow anchor and back in to just off the beach using a stern tie or anchor. But keep it floating.
If you’re really lucky, there will be a sharp shell, piece of concrete, board with a nail, etc hiding just below the sand when you beach.
I like to keep my boat in good condition. So, others may have different opinions.
In any case, it’s like running your bottom onto a sheet of 60 grit sand paper and letting it rub on that (due to each wave or boat wake) for the duration of your beaching.
Better to put out a bow anchor and back in to just off the beach using a stern tie or anchor. But keep it floating.
If you’re really lucky, there will be a sharp shell, piece of concrete, board with a nail, etc hiding just below the sand when you beach.
I like to keep my boat in good condition. So, others may have different opinions.
Jimmyt
P-Cub-Boo
2013 26M, Etec 60, roller Genoa, roller main
Cruising Waters: Mobile Bay, Western Shore, Fowl River
P-Cub-Boo
2013 26M, Etec 60, roller Genoa, roller main
Cruising Waters: Mobile Bay, Western Shore, Fowl River
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Be Free
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Re: Beaching?
Beaching on sand is going to remove paint. Beaching on harder stuff will remove lots of paint.
Bill
2001 26X Simple Interest
Honda BF40D
"If I were in a hurry I would not have bought a sailboat." Me
2001 26X Simple Interest
Honda BF40D
"If I were in a hurry I would not have bought a sailboat." Me
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dlandersson
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Re: Beaching?
Nice point, X's float in 2 feet of water. 
Jimmyt wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:46 am Depends somewhat on the type of bottom paint you used.
In any case, it’s like running your bottom onto a sheet of 60 grit sand paper and letting it rub on that (due to each wave or boat wake) for the duration of your beaching.
Better to put out a bow anchor and back in to just off the beach using a stern tie or anchor. But keep it floating.
If you’re really lucky, there will be a sharp shell, piece of concrete, board with a nail, etc hiding just below the sand when you beach.
I like to keep my boat in good condition. So, others may have different opinions.