Paint the entire bilge or not???
 

While the deck is off....all old foam removed and inside of hull/bilge area cleaned up......Should I put a coat of bilge paint down just to seal everything a bit or even just a coat of resin down or im I over thinking this?

That is one on my list. I didn’t address that until I put it back together. I wish I had painted everything that wasn’t a mating surface. Especially after spending $200 for a 2 gallon Sherwin Williams Tile Clad HS kit. Awesome stuff though. I think a lot of guys would endorse the product.

Definitely do it before, way easier. Gelcoat works great for this too...

Easy to do before the deck goes back on. I used total boat bilge paint and was not impressed. I'd use the tile clad next time or gel coat.

Don't even consider not doing it.

Paint it .....its easy now

Thanks all.....undoubtedly prep is key!