[quote=zwiebelspaetzle]As a parent of small children, I'm concerned about lead exposure.
When it comes to paint and gelcoat on cats, I've seen mixed results from lead tests.
Does anybody know what years/colors the various manufacturers used lead-based finishes? Do they still?
I've lead-tested or seen test results of several beach cats, with results as follows:
1978 Solcat 18 - Red-orange - Lead test positive (X-ray Florescence test, since paint color obscured test swab)
1981 Hobie 16 - White - Lead test negative
1981 Hobie 18 - White - Lead test positive
1981 Hobie 18 - Yellow - Lead test positive
1980s(?) Hobie - White - Lead test negative
If you're going to tell me not to worry about lead, I kindly ask that you provide sources as to why it's not a concern. :) Most of what I've read about lead paint from health experts is along these lines:
"Deteriorating paint that is flaking or chalking is of special concern. If you wipe your finger across the painted surface of a boat and the colour comes off on your finger, then anyone who touches that surface is at risk of lead poisoning if the paint contains lead." (https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/protection/chemicals-management/lead/lead-in-marine-paints)[/quote]
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