The size of the boat does play a role in the duration of the repainting, so if you can judge how much time it will take for each process, you can accurately estimate the time your boat will spend on the hard. • Always allow for an extra day between the different operations; this will give you the opportunity to attend to the little surprises that always crop up when the boat comes out of the water. • A general idea of the time to repaint a boat here is a program to repaint an 18 ft hull that was last painted two years ago. • Day One-Docking and shoring: Arranging equipment and sorting out power and water supply. Inspecting Hull • Day Two-Scraping and high-pressure washing hull: Removing anodes, cleaning antifoul with scourers, removing loose antifouling and marking up for spot filler. • Day Three-Sanding topsides Portside: Applying filler as required, masking up toe rail, applying filler below the waterline as required. • Day Four-Sanding topsides Starboard: Applying filler as required, masking up toe rail, applying filler below the waterline as required. • Day Five: Sand down filler areas and apply primer. • Day Six: Apply two coats of topcoat-if spray painting; you may be able to apply three coats. • Day Seven: Apply final topcoat if using roller and tip method. Prime filler areas below waterline • Day Eight: Remove masking, tape up waterline and clean anti foul and sand down spot filler areas. Apply first coat of antifoul. Depending on the specifications of antifoul, you may be able to apply a second coat of antifoul. • Day Nine: Remove masking and apply boot topping if desired. Get the name and registry details attached and complete the final inspection prior to returning to the water. Clean up the area and pack away tools and equipment. • Day Ten-Launch: For the rest of the day, acknowledge compliments from passing boats on the great paint job.