David: Your experience is not really different than mine. I do find the outer surface of Vivid to be a bit soft when wet, but I find it makes it easy to wipe down the hull. I also use a microfiber cloth. I don’t get a big a big cloud, but I can see some sediment slough off in the water. I have not had problems with bare spots, however.
Charlie: to answer your questions the best I can: (1) I do find that if I put the boat in with a smooth bottom, it remains pretty smooth as it wears off. However, it is not as smooth as when freshly burnished. (2) If you roll and sand/burnish, I find it pretty easy to get a smooth bottom the following seasons. Just repeat the process. (3) Unfortunately, going to any hard paint after using an ablative is expensive or time consuming because you do have to take it all off! Vivid has had its supporters and detractors. There may be some faster paints, but I find it to be a good compromise. It works well in our waters as an antifouling paint, it gives my boat a pretty smooth surface, and it is not too hard or time consuming to apply. (The fact that it comes in great colors is a bonus!) Best wishes, Drew Adair C&C 32 – Aurora North East, MD
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