Rustoleum paint?

[stripperguy]

I'm in the process of refurbishing my strip/Okuome built 19 ft sailboat.
I used Oyster White Rustoleum Topside to redo the deck and cockpit.
Now I'm doing the centerboard and rudder, and I notice that the Rustoleum stuff says "for above the waterline".
I think Alan and maybe Mem have used that same paint on their hulls.
I don't wanna paint those parts only to have the paint peel and disappear.
You guys, and anyone else that used that paint on a hull, how is it holding up??
The centerboard and rudder are only in the water when I'm actively sailing, all other times they're stored in the garage.

 

[Boatman53]

I don’t think I would worry about it as long as it isn’t long term immersion.
Jim

 

[stripperguy]

Thanks Jim,
I just went back and reviewed my build thread for my carbon copy Kite, I had painted it white on the outside.
In the thread, I mentioned (near the end of a 6 page thread) that I used Interlux paint.
Dang, I was hoping I used the Rustoleum.
You know, the mind is a terrible thing...
I rarely sail that K19, mostly since I need 3 men to keep it flat when the wind is good. Even so, a long day of sailing in it uses about 6 hours of my life, that shouldn't kill the paint, I hope.
In case some of you haven't seen this boat, here's a peek.

 

[Boatman53]

Beautiful build, it looks fast just sitting on the trailer.
Jim

 

[Alan Gage]

I agree with Jim. When I was researching it the consensus seemed to be that bottom side paint was intended for boats that spent weeks or months at a time in the water. Everyone seemed to think top side paint was just fine for short term immersion like canoes or boats that were taken out the same day. I've used Rustoleum on a few canoes with no trouble at all.

The boat looks great!

Alan

 

[stripperguy]

Thanks, Alan,
I thought it was you that used that paint.
Decided then, I'll use that left over Rustoleum.

And yeah, the sailboat was fun to build and terrifying to sail...I exaggerate, it's, uhmm, exhilarating for sure.
I've taken quite a few folks out that never sailed in a dinghy before, most were unprepared for just how dynamic the experience is.
It's really fun when it gets up on plane...