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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 239746" data-attributes="member: 6937">And when I say anti-fouling paint, I mean on every surface below the waterline. When you have someone paint a boat, make sure they also paint the engine parts below the waterline, or this is what happens:[ATTACH=full]32523[/ATTACH]This is a Sea Hunt with a 150 merc optimax that belongs to my parents. We had it painted last winter, and the paint is still in good condition, as you can see in the photo, there is no growth on the blue paint.However, they failed to use outdrive paint on the power trim and mount bracket. This is the result of the boat not being used often, and it's only about 8 or 9 months of growth. The boat was put in the water in March of 2011 (They grow really fast in our creek, due to increased water and sediment flow from having a channel scoured on a regular basis from boat traffic at low tide) Normally, it takes 2-3 years for oysters to reach this size.[ATTACH=full]32524[/ATTACH]Heck, that's a handful right there, almost enough for a snack. Too bad the dock is an area closed to shellfish harvesting (pollution)Anyhow, for those who leave their boats in salt water for extended periods, keep a good coat of anti-fouling paint on EVERYTHING, and change your anodes often.</blockquote>