[SalmonBum]

There are many products on the market to strip paint off, easily found at West Marine, etc. Most work mediocre at best. I would buy some sandpaper and get some buddies over and just do it right. Do you know if you have a Barrier Coat? If you do, you don't want to sand that off unless you plan on re-applying it. Barrier coat is usually good for the life of the boat (to a certain extent). If you are barrier-less now, I highly Recommend it, as well as a co-polymer paint, if speed isn't your #1 concern and fishing is (less prep, multi-season, more time on the water).

You muskie guys leave your boats in late in the season. Barrier is a must, unless you use heated winter storage. Pulling out at the last minute and blockin' her doesn't give the hull time to "dry", if blisters are present.

 

[SalmonBum]

This should be the last time you sand, except every 3rd yr to lightly sand for the new coat. Correct preperation of the Barrier coat is Key. You mess something up there, you mess up the entire operation. Take your time and do it right. Lots of steps involved when I did mine, but the extra time and elbow grease was well worth it.