interior hull paint

[dean]

   Hi,I ripped out my cabin liner today as the foam was shot and moldy.Can I get by with prepping and paint or do I need a liner to eliminate moisture buildup?Its a Albin Vega 27  Thank you

[s/v Faith]

Dean,

  Welcome aboard!  Glad you found Sailfar, maybe when you get a chance you  can tell us a little about yourself / your boat in the intro thread.

  Cabin liners usually serve 3 purposes.  They hide fasteners and wires, they help a little with sound and temperature insulation, and they help cut down on condensation forming on the bare fiberglass (sweat).  Many folks eliminate them and have no regrets.  I have bare fiberglass on my boat, and have no problem with it, although it is a fiberglass liner so it probably sweats a built less then not having one at all.

  I might consider going without it.  Worse case you can always add it back later... sure would be better then the mildew. 

  Good luck!