Maintenance Important: An early bird in the Barton Boat Club, Larry Prakken, isn't taking any changes on not being ready for the first race. After a thorough washing, he will scrape off the loose paint and apply an anti-fouling paint to the boat's hull for protection. All boats require some maintenance, even the fiberglass hulls. Loose fittings and leaks must also be checked before the start of the first race. Many Barton racers agree that it's easier to spread the maintenance chores over the year rather than do touch-up jobs during the sailing season.