Aluminum boats and tanks: to paint or not to paint? several rinses with fresh water 5. painting with a compatible paint. aluminum: to paint or not to paint. ... bottom paint in fresh water our boat will never see bottom paint. aluminum boats; bass boats; bowrider boats; center console boats; cruiser boats; cuddy cabin. Freshwater bottom paint my in-fresh-water-year-round aluminum boat has got quite a beard on her after sitting unused most of the winter..
