Blacking

[Degu]

Just a quick question on blacking, are the bottom of boats blacked?

 

If yes how do they black the whole of the bottom? I mean the boat must be resting on something (unless levitation has finally been achieved) so do these bits get missed or are the supports moved?

 

If no then why is the bottom not blacked?

 

 

[Grace and Favour]

The bottom of a boat is rarely blacked, as it is normally too far beneath the surface for there to be much oxygen present (rust will occur most on the waterline.

 

And - - you are likely to scrape the blacking off on the bottom of the canal when you cruise.

[David Mack]

The bottom of a boat is rarely blacked, as it is normally too far beneath the surface for there to be much oxygen present (rust will occur most on the waterline.

 

The bottom of a boat is rarely blacked, as it is a pig of a job and few people are willing to do it.

[nebulae]

No chance in most drydocks,not enough clearance .If it has not been done for years it will probably need sand blasting .Did one done once .Had to be done hanging from a crane.about 8ft in the air .Felt very dodgy working underneath .No point in blacking over rust,weed,mussels etc.

[boots]

We have the bottom of ours blacked, however we didn't worry about the missed bits due to the supports - they got done the next time round (re-done every 2 years)

[bottle]

Just a quick question on blacking, are the bottom of boats blacked? Yes and no, your choice

 

If yes how do they black the whole of the bottom? I mean the boat must be resting on something (unless levitation has finally been achieved) so do these bits get missed No or are the supports moved? Yes

 

If no then why is the bottom not blacked? because if the facilities are unsuitable, it's a pain in the ass back

 

 

 

Always had my boats bottom blacked

 

The place I always use is: http://www.debdalewharf.co.uk/

 

No connection other than satisfied customer.