Hull painting in Beaufort NC

Hey folks

Bringing the vessel to Beaufort NC this October. Anybody have any suggestions/experience with hull painting in that area. Jarret Bay? Its a 50 Post with basically a defect free hull. I have had some 'oh,oh's' repaired over time, but all in all its in very good shape - its just that its a 22 year old gelcoat finish, and some of those spot repairs are showing a little color contrast. Considering a new awlgrip paint stem to stern, gunwale to waterline, with the waterline repainted. Any thoughts will be appreciated.

Beau -regard.

Looking forward to getting estimates for my upcoming paint job. I have prepared myself to write a large check, but without any experience with painting costs, I hope it doesn't bounce. In preparation for receiving these estimates in a seated position, what range should I expect for a quality job on my 50? Awlgrip or equivalent. As you can see from the avatar there is mostly flat surfaces and very little fairing if any will be necessary. Your collective advice is always appreciated by me.

Agreed, it needs what it needs?? And it will get the best available. I was just trying to give a little info, to get a little info. How could I being trying to be saving money, by seeking some estimates with a little info behind it? I'm not looking for tip and roll estimates. I hoped that was obvious.

As I said I have no experience in what to expect in pricing for a quality job - I was merely asking for some info on ranges to help myself be informed. The last 2 posts were little help in that regard.

Thx Capt J. Exactly the info I was seeking.

Indeed, when I begin to speak with the particular vendors about the project, I will be discussing their preferences and why. - then reading the literature. I'll probably be back here with some dumba$$ question or two.

I will be spraying the hull only at this time. I will be using local NC tradesmen (Jarret Bay is high on my list) and each has said they would come to the boat when its berthed in NC in October.

Thanks for that info. Topsides will probably get attention next year, I'll file your number$ for reference. After 21 years in our hands, we thought we'd do a general upgrade over the next 12-18 months. Right now I'm sitting in CT with both my motors undressed to the open cylinders. Redoing heads, valves, turbo, etc. Motors were running fine, but want to give them some new "skin" to help them last another 2 decades. No sense painting the beauty if I can't still cruise at 30 knots 1950 rpm. Complete Furuno NavNet with doppler open array in the Spring.

I was thinking of putting a bow thruster in at some point. I'm 72 and can still get into must spots in the wind without too much embarrassment, but I was thinking about the future. Have any Posties installed a thruster?

How does your vessel handle with that winch and inflatable on the foredeck? Notice any plowing?