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Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Step 5. Applying the antifoul. Apply the paint lightly and evenly, first horizontally then vertically. Remember, areas you would expect to have greater wear such as leading edges, keel, or if a motor yacht the plaining section of the hull may require an extra coat of paint.
Additionally, areas of the hull the sun reaches will attract more marine growth than darker areas underneath and may also require an extra coat. In general, two coats of antifoul are to be recommended as a minimum.
In terms of rollers, a medium pile with an extension handle is the best way of applying the paint. If your boat is supported on cradle pads, just paint up to them, and once dry, ask the boatyard to move them onto a painted area and treat them accordingly.
Another option is to paint these areas whilst the boat is still in the lifting slings. Step 6. To counteract this, International paints introduced Trilux Available in a wide range of brighter colors it can even be scrubbed or cleaned off mid-season.
Hempel also has a product called Hard Racing Boottop which will give a strong scrubbable antifoul in a range of bright colors.
Step 7. Antifoul for propellers, stern drives and legs Propellers, including stern drives and legs, require specialist antifouling due to the material they are made from and the speed with which they turn.
To counteract this International paints introduced Trilux Available in a wide range of brighter colours it can even be scrubbed or cleaned off mid-season. Hempel also have a product called Hard Racing Boottop which will give a strong scrubbable antifoul in a range of bright colours.
Now you know which antifoul to purchase, what else do you need to get started? Follow our simple checklist for everything you need to carry out the task effectively and safely. Antifoul is toxic so protective painting clothing is very important. At the minimum you will need: masks, gloves, overalls, and goggles. If there is damage to the hull, marine sealants such as gelcoat or epoxy filler are also recommended.
Stock up on painting equipment including short to medium pile rollers, trays, brushes and masking tapes. These can be used for maintenance jobs as well as for more decorative tasks on your boat. Paint thinners should generally be only used for removing and cleaning antifouling paint as well as other paints, varnishes, and epoxies from your vessel.
In extreme temperatures only, can also be used to thin the antifoul. Over the years we see new innovations in antifouling. This gives the coating surface a water-like properties making it difficult for fouling organisms to attach to the hull and easy for them to be removed when the boat is in motion.
Remember me Log in. Lost your password? How do antifouling paints work? We can split fouling into two different groups: plant and animal. Plant: Slime micro algae , green, red and brown weed. Medium draft racing craft. What is the underwater area? Hide Formulations Show Formulations. Units of measure. Metric Meters.
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