Basic guide to antifouling


Find out the cost, coverage and other vital information to help you choose, which paint to buy in our comprehensive listings, starting on page xxx. And to start off, Dick Everitt passes on a few tips from the trade to make the job of applying this precious paint a little easier

Let’s be honest, painting your boat’s bottom with antifouling is hardly the highlight of the sailing year. But it has to be done – and this basic guide should help make it a little easier.
Most antifouling paints work on a very simple principle – they kill, or discourage, any marine growth that tries to stick to them. Chemicals known as biocides are mixed with a binder that sticks all the components to the hull, and pigments are added to create different colours.
In the early days, copper, lime and even arsenic were used to prevent the build-up of barnacles and weed. Later on more effective and easier-to-apply paints, using metallic compounds, were invented. However studies showed that some of these compounds persisted in the water, and possibly harmed the environment. One of the most effective biocides was organotin tributylin (TBT) – but it was banned because it caused sex changes in whelks.
How do I choose?
Conventional antifouling paint has to be renewed each season because the biocide simply leaches out of the binder over that time. Some last longer with three coats and pure copper particle systems , stuck on with some form of resin claim to keep your bottom clean for up to 10 years – but there have been a few problems getting some of the copper/resin formulas exactly right (see PBOs 471 and 472 for a review of copper antifouling systems).
Antifouling paint isn’t cheap so read all the technical information you can, then you won’t waste your time and money. Most of the paint makers have a technical help line or website to help you make the right choice (see the table).
Ask around your area to find out what type of antifouling seems to be working best for your type of boat. Cold fresh water from rivers flowing into harbours can upset some biocides and the run-off from farms can feed the fouling ‘soup’.
Some clubs know what works in their area and buy in bulk to keep the costs down. And if you are feeling ‘cash rich and time poor’ it might be worth getting a few club members together and asking for a quote from a professional to paint all your boats at the same time.
But remember, if you are heading for sunnier climes you will need a paint system with much stronger biocides – as fouling grows faster in sunlight and warm water.
Sailing cruisers and slower motorboats should be fine with softer antifouling while fast motorboats and racing yachts need a harder surface that will withstand the increased flow of water, or the occasional pre-race scrub.
Boot tops, trailersailers and boats on drying moorings will also need a harder surface to withstand knocks and being out of the water for long periods. Take care with aluminium hulls, outdrive legs and props as they need special paints that don’t contain any form of copper. Also check the small print of your saildrive guarantee, as some stipulate that copper-based antifouling shouldn’t be used near them.
How do I prepare her?
Removing all the old paint is not necessary every season because you can paint over the smooth old paint. But make sure you remove all traces of barnacles as their residue seems to attract new ones.
After several years, though, you will have to bite the bullet and remove that build-up of bottom paint. It’s a horrible job and you’ll have to either scrape it off by hand, or get a professional to blast it off (see PBO 456) – check with the boatyard as the run-off can be toxic. But if you keep putting it off the bottom will look like a cratered moonscape – and a rough bottom slows boats down and uses up more fuel. When you have removed all the old paint, you will have to fill and smooth the bottom and apply a barrier coat of epoxy paint, to protect the gel coat, followed by an appropriate antifouling primer. Make sure you don’t lose the old waterline and don’t leave normal masking tape on too long, as it can be very difficult to get off.
If the old paint is sound you could just sand it back to reduce the buildup – but you MUST only do it wet, with wet-and-dry abrasive paper. Biocides in the paint can be poisonous and you don’t want to breathe in the dust. Always wear a proper mask, eye protection, gloves, and overalls since some of the biocides can also be absorbed through your skin.
If you decide to recoat with a new brand of antifouling, it must be compatible with the old one – check with the paint makers. If you don’t know what the old one is, either paint a little test patch, or apply a complete barrier primer coat.

How much paint?
Most paint makers have a formula that you can use to see how much you will need, but as a rough rule of thumb, a long-keeled sailing cruiser with an 8m (26ft) waterline needs about 4-5 litres (for two coats) and a fin keeler the same length needs about 2- 2.5 litres. But don’t skimp – antifouling really needs two coats to get a decent build-up of biocides. Add an extra bit around the waterline, where the light level is higher, and also along leading and trailing edges to cope with the water flow and turbulence.

Antifouling paint isn’t cheap so read all the technical information you can, then you won’t waste your time and money.
Applying the paint

It is possible to dry the boat out and repaint her bottom between tides, but it is not good for the environment, the paint makers don’t recommend it and it makes a nasty job even worse – especially if you have to paint between bilge keels!
The tide seems to take ages to go out, the hull doesn’t want to dry, and then you do a rush job because you need both coats to dry before the tide comes galloping back in again. Instead it’s best to take your time and do a proper job in the boatyard.
Some antifouling paints need the boat back in the water within a certain time frame, so try and organize the job accordingly. If the launch date is delayed and you go over the paint’s specified time out of the water, you may have to rub it down and apply another coat.
Once you have a sound base of either the old antifouling or a primer coat, you need to mask off the waterline, sacrificial anodes and anything else that doesn’t need painting. I find normal cheap masking tape is fine but some people have trouble with paint wicking under it. There are more expensive plastic tapes that give a cleaner edge and claim that they can be left on longer than normal tape.
Some professionals use this plastic tape to form a sort of gutter running above the finished antifouling, so any rain drips off rather than making marks by dribbling over the paint surface.
Stir the paint well, with a wide stick, and decant some into a roller tray. Then put the lid firmly back on the can to stop evaporation – and to save you losing £50 worth of paint if you accidentally kick it over!

Use throwaway trays, brushes and rollers – but do check that the paint won’t dissolve them. Keep some thinners handy to clean off splashes and add it to the paint if it gets too stodgy. But never try to stretch the paint by thinning too much. If you do thin the paint, be sure to use only the thinners recommended by the manufacturer. Using the wrong thinners can harm their antifouling properties.

Amateurs can apply antifouling with either a brush or roller. Rollers put on fast thin coats – so you will need two coats. Brushes apply more in one go and are ideal for painting fiddly bits.

Try to work at a comfortable height, and in a direction that suits you if you are right or left handed. Kneepads help, and a telescopic roller handle extension saves a lot of stretching.

Generally speaking the performance of antifouling is directly proportional to its thickness, therefore it is important that you apply the manufacture’s recommended quantity.

Ideally apply it in the late morning or early afternoon in calm, dry weather to avoid the risk of dampness or overnight dew.

Sometimes you may need to put a plastic sheet down to protect the ground, or wet the surrounding area to prevent dust rising onto your paint surface.

If it’s a cold day, keep the tin in a warm place, or stand it in a bucket of warm water to make the paint flow more easily.

Apply a bit extra along the waterline, leading and trailing edges of keels and rudders and as soon as the final coat feels tacky, remove the masking tape. Pull it away from the hull and stuff it quickly into a bin bag, otherwise you can get long ribbons of wet tape blowing in the wind and making exotic patterns on your topsides.

Finally, keep the receipts and make a note of the batch number on the tins, just in case there is a problem later on. Then dispose of the tins etc at the appropriate place in the yard – they should not just be thrown in the dustbin
TIFOULING

ECONOMY SEA AREAS TYPE OF BOAT SUITABLY PRIMED SURFACE

PRODUCT NAME

TYPE OF PRODUCT

SIZE OF TIN

COST PER TIN INCL VAT

COVERAGE (SQ METRES/per tin)

NUMBER OF COATS (Roller)
PROTECTION TIME (seasons)
(SEA) NORTHERN EUROPE
(FRESHWATER) NORTHERN EUROPE
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
TROPICAL SEA
TRAILER-SAILER
RIB (do not use on rubber tubes)
RACING YACHT
CRUISING YACHT
(INLAND) DISPLACEMENT POWERBOAT *
(OFFSHORE) DISPLACEMENT POWERBOAT *
PLANING POWERBOAT *
PAINTED WOOD
FERROCEMENT
GRP
EPOXY
STEEL
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM PROPS
ALUMINIUM SAIL AND OUTDRIVES
TRIM TABS
BLAKES PAINTS www.blakespaints.com tel 01489 86440
Glide Speed Hard 2.5l £99.50 32.5 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Ocean Performer Erodible 750ML £35.90 9.75 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Ocean Performer Erodible 2.5L £99.50 32.5 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Tiger Xtra antifouling 750ML £31.95 10.13 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Tiger Xtra antifouling 2.5L £75.95 33.75 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Cruising Performer Erodible 2.5L £49.95 31.25 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Hard Racing Hard 750ML £35.00 10.13 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Hard Racing Hard 2.5L £89.50 33.75 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Broads antifouling 750ML £18.00 9.6 2 1 year N Y N N N N N N Y N N N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Broads antifouling 2.5L £46.45 32 2 1 year N Y N N N N N N Y N N N/A Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Waterline antifouling 375ML £16.95 5.18 2 1 year N N N N N N N N N N N N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Mille Drive protective coating 500ML £14.95 n/a n/a 1 year N N N N N N N N N N N N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Underwater Primer primer 750ML £13.70 6 n/a n/a Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Underwater Primer primer 2.5L £38.30 20 n/a n/a Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Epoxy Primer Undercoat primer 375ML £14.50 3.19 n/a n/a Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Epoxy Primer Undercoat primer 750ML £26.25 6.3 n/a n/a Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Epoxy Primer Undercoat primer 2.5L £66.25 21.25 n/a n/a Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Thinner No 3 thinners 750ML £7.50 n/a n/a n/a Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Thinner No 3 thinners 2.5L £42.00 n/a n/a n/a Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
WLGRIP, EPIFANES, NAUTIX www.marineware.com tel 02380 330208
one-pot primer
Nautix P1 Adhesion 750ml £15.31 9.75 1 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Nautix P1 Adhesion 2.5L £42.71 32.5 1 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Nautix P1 Adhesion 20L £163.07 260 1 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Nautix PO Osmosis Protection 750ml £27.89 12 4 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Nautix PO Osmosis Protection 3L £94.32 48 4 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Nautix IA Anticorrosion 750ml £19.95 12 1-2 y y y y y y y
Nautix PA Anticorrosion 750ml £24.64 10.5 2 y y y y y
Nautix PA Anticorrosion 3L £94.03 42 2 y y y y y
Epifanes Underwater bituminous 750ml £20.28 10 2 y y y y y y y y y y
Epifanes Underwater bituminous 2L £51.82 26.66 2 y y y y y y y y y y
Epifanes two-pot primers
Nautix PE Epoxy primer 750ml £18.88 9 3-5 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Nautix PE Epoxy primer 4L £64.82 48 3-5 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Awlgrip Hullgard Epoxy primer 1 US Gal £129.71 14.7 1-3 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Awlgrip Hullgard adhesion & water barrier 1 US Gal £369.15 58.8 1-3 y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Epifanes Interim primer/interim 750ml £28.51 8 2 y y y y y y
Epifanes Epoxy anti-corrosive 750ml £22.23 9 y y y y y y y y
Epifanes Epoxy anti-corrosive 2L £52.30 24 y y y y y y y y
Epifanes Epoxy anti-corrosive 4L £88.91 48 y y y y y y y y
Self polishing antifoul
Nautix A3 copper based 750ml £29.83 6.375 2 1yr y y y y y n y y y y y y
Nautix A3 copper based 2.5L £90.22 21.25 2 1yr y y y y y n y y y y y y
Awlgrip Gold Label copper based 1 US Gal £148.05 45.42 2 1-4Yrs y y y y y n y y y y y y y y
Awlgrip Aluminium Label tin free 1 US Gal £183.30 44.663 2 1-4Yrs y y y y y n y y y y y y y y y y y y
Epifanes Foul Away Copper and Tin free 750ml £29.27 8 3 1-3Yrs n y n n y n n y y y y y y
Werdol Copper-free Copper free 2L £45.00 20 2 n y n n y n n y y y y y y
Hard and bituminous antifouling
Nautix A4 T Speed Hard Matrix 750ml £36.08 9.375 2 1-2yr y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Nautix A4 T Speed Hard Matrix 2.5L £108.05 31.25 2 1-2yr y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y
Nautix White T Speed PTFE based 750ml £52.75 9 2 None y y y y y y y y y y
Nautix White T Speed PTFE based 2L £78.27 24 2 None y y y y y y y y y y
Epifanes Black Bottom Flexible Bitumen coating 10L £89.53 100 2 1-2yr y y y y n n n y y
Antifoul and underwater thinner
Nautix DA Antifoul thinner 750ml £6.30
Nautix DA Antifoul thinner 3L £15.39
Awlgrip T0101 Antifoul thinner 1 US Qrt £12.93
Awlgrip T0101 Antifoul thinner 1 US Gal £41.13
Epifanes D100 Underwater thinner 1L £14.30
Epoxy primer and 2-pot paint thinner
Awlgrip T0006 Epoxy primer thinner 1 US Qrt £14.10
Awlgrip T0006 Epoxy primer thinner 1 US G £43.48
Epifanes D601 Epoxy primer thinner 500ml £10.53
Epifanes D601 Epoxy primer thinner 1L £14.82
Nautix DP Primer and 2 pot Thinner 750ml £8.39
Nautix DP Primer and 2 pot Thinner 3L £23.79

ECONOMY SEA AREAS TYPE OF BOAT SUITABLY PRIMED SURFACE

PRODUCT NAME

TYPE OF PRODUCT

SIZE OF TIN

COST PER TIN INCL VAT

COVERAGE (SQ METRES/per tin)

NUMBER OF COATS (Roller)
PROTECTION TIME (seasons)
(SEA) NORTHERN EUROPE
(FRESHWATER) NORTHERN EUROPE
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
TROPICAL SEA
TRAILER-SAILER
RIB (do not use on rubber tubes)
RACING YACHT
CRUISING YACHT
(INLAND) DISPLACEMENT POWERBOAT *
(OFFSHORE) DISPLACEMENT POWERBOAT *
PLANING POWERBOAT *
PAINTED WOOD
FERROCEMENT
GRP
EPOXY
STEEL
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM PROPS
ALUMINIUM SAIL AND OUTDRIVES
TRIM TABS
LAG www.flagfinishes.co.uk tel 01621 785173
FLAG CopperQuick Semi-hard 1L £34.95 12 2 2* Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
FLAG CopperQuick Semi-hard 2.5L £74.95 12 2 2* Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
FLAG Performance Extra Semi-hard 450ml £19.95 10 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
FLAG Performance Extra Semi-hard 2.5L £69.95 10 2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
FLAG P erformance Extra Self eroding 2.5L £59.95 10 2 1 year Y Y N N Y N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
FLAG Cruising Extra Self eroding 2.5L £36.95 10 2 1 year Y Y N N Y N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
FLAG Cruising Self eroding 2.5L £29.95 10 2 1 year Y Y N N Y N N Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
FLAG Antifouling Primer 2.5L £29.95 10 1 or 2 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
FLAG Thinners 1L £9.95 * Min 2 coats. 1 extra year per extra coat

INTERNATIONAL www.yachtpaint.com tel 023 8022 6722
Micron Optima Eroding AF 2lt £72.34-£85.11* 8.3 2 - 3 1 year Y N Y Y N N Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y N N N N
Micron Extra Eroding AF 750ml £26.04-£30.64 10 2 - 3 1 year Y N Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y N N N N
Micron Extra Eroding AF 2.5lt £73.34-£86.11 2 - 3 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y N N N N
Cruiser Uno Eroding AF 750ml £18.99-£22.34 8.5 1 - 2 1 year Y Y N N N N Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y N N N N
Cruiser Uno Eroding AF 3.0lt £54.62-£64.26 1 - 2 Y Y N N N N Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y N N N N
Bottomcoat Eroding AF 2.5lt £36.17£42.55 9 2 - 3 1 year Y Y N N N N N Y N Y N Y Y Y Y N N N N
Nautical Eroding AF 2.5lt £29.30-£34.47 8.5 2 - 3 1 year Y Y N N Y N N Y N N N Y Y Y Y N N N
Trilux Hard AF 375ml £13.93-£16.38 10.5 2 - 3 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Trilux Hard AF 750ml £26.95-£31.70 2 - 3 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Trilux Hard AF 2.5lt £74.15-£87.23 2 - 3 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Interspeed Ultra Hard AF 750ml £27.31-£32.13 9.4 2 - 3 1 year Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
Interspeed Ultra Hard AF 2.5lt £75.23-£88.51 2 - 3 1 year Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
Waterways Plus Hard AF 2.5lt £35.45-£41.70 8.5 2 - 3 1 year N Y N N Y Y N N Y N N Y Y Y Y N N N N
VC Offshore with Teflon Hard AF - Thin Film 750ml £32.42-£38.14 10.8 2 - 3 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
VC Offshore with Teflon Hard AF - Thin Film 2lt £75.39-£88.70 2 - 3 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
VC17M Extra Hard AF - Thin Film 750ml £32.42-£38.14 11 2 - 3 1 year Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N N Y Y Y Y N N N N
VC17M Extra Hard AF - Thin Film 2lt £75.39-£88.70 2 - 3 Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y N N Y Y Y Y N N N N
Trilux Prop-O-Drev Hard AF 500ml £16.80-£19.76 N/A 2 - 3 1 year Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
2-part epoxy primers
Gelshield 200 Blister Protection 750ml £0 - £0 8.1 5 N/A N Y N N N N N N
Gelshield 200 Blister Protection 2.5lt £0 - £0 5
Gelshield 200 General Priming 750ml £0 - £0 2 N/A
Gelshield 200 General Priming 2.5lt £0 - £0 2
Interprotect High Performance 750ml £18.81-£22.13 8.1 1 - 5 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y
Interprotect High Performance 2.5lt £54.26-£63.83 1 - 5
Primocon Single-Pack Primer 750ml £11.57-£13.62 7.4 1 - 5 N/A Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Primocon Single-Pack Primer 2.5lt £31.83-£37.45 1 - 5
Trilux Prop-O-Drev Single-Pack Primer 300ml £10.94-£12.87 N/A 2 - 3 N/A
Thinners No. 3** 500ml £4.30-£5.06 N/A N/A N/A
Thinners No. 4** 1lt £7.03-£8.27 N/A N/A
VC Thinners $ 1lt £8.98-£1057 N/A N/A N/A
**For use with all AF except Micron Optima and VC Offshore & VC 17M Extra $ For use with VC Offshore & VC 17M Extra * international only have a min and max price range
MARCLEAR www.marclear.com tel 0034 971 137781
HIGH STRENGTH SELF POLISHING 2.5L £87 25 2 1 YEAR Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y
PRIMER VINYL PRIMER 2.5L £39 25 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y
ANTIFOUL THINNERS 1L £8
U45 FULL STRENGTH SELF POLISHING 2.5L £43 25 2 1 YEAR Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y
EU45 PRIMER VINYL PRIMER 2.5L £25 25 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y
ANTIFOUL THINNERS 1L £7
PLASTIMO/XM www.xm-yachting.co.uk tel 0870 751 4666
CX2000 antifouling 3L £46.14 30 2 1 year y n n n n n y y n n n y y y y y n n n n
HX3000 antifouling 3L £63.45 30 2 1 year y n n n n n y y n n n y y y y y n n n n
PX4000 antifouling 3L £71.76 30 2 1 year y n n n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n
Primer 2.5L £32.78 25 1 y n n n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n
Classic antifouling 5 £79.95 50 2 1 year y n y n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n
Performance antifouling 5 £125.00 44 2 1 year y n y n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n
Classic antifouling 2.5 £42.50 25 2 1 year y n y n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n
Performance antifouling 2.5 £64.95 22 2 1 year y n y n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n
Racing antifouling 2.5 £66.95 28 2 1 year y n y n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n
Classic antifouling 0.75 £13.25 7.5 2 1 year y n y n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n
Performance antifouling 0.75 £19.95 6.6 2 1 year y n y n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n
Racing antifouling 0.75 £21.50 8.4 2 1 year y n y n y y y y n y y y y y y y n n n n

ECONOMY SEA AREAS TYPE OF BOAT SUITABLY PRIMED SURFACE

PRODUCT NAME

TYPE OF PRODUCT

SIZE OF TIN

COST PER TIN INCL VAT

COVERAGE (SQ METRES/per tin)

NUMBER OF COATS (Roller)
PROTECTION TIME (seasons)
(SEA) NORTHERN EUROPE
(FRESHWATER) NORTHERN EUROPE
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
TROPICAL SEA
TRAILER-SAILER
RIB (do not use on rubber tubes)
RACING YACHT
CRUISING YACHT
(INLAND) DISPLACEMENT POWERBOAT *
(OFFSHORE) DISPLACEMENT POWERBOAT *
PLANING POWERBOAT *
PAINTED WOOD
FERROCEMENT
GRP
EPOXY
STEEL
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM PROPS
ALUMINIUM SAIL AND OUTDRIVES
TRIM TABS
AJET www.seajetpaint.com tel 01629 406822
039 Platinum self-polishing 4.0L £191.76 40 3 2 year y y y y n y Y Y y y n Y y y y y n n n y
034 Emperor self-polishing 2.5L £83.55 27.5 2 1 year y y Y n n y y y y y n y y y y y Y y y y
033 Shogun self-polishing 2.5L £69 22.5 2 1 year y y y n n y y y y y n y y y y y n n n y
036 Shogun Eco self-polishing 2.5L £54.29 22.5 2 1 year y y n n n n y y y y n y y y y y y y y y
037 Coastal Hard 2.5L £39.99 27.5 2 1 year y Y n n y y y y y y y y y y y y n n n y
Pellerclean Foul Release box set £39.99 2 1 year y y y n y n y y y y n n/a n/a n/a n/a y y y y y
Seajet Primers
Seajet 011 – One Component / underwater 2.5L £39.05 20
Seajet 117 – Two Component / Multipurpose 2.5L £45.94 21.5
Seajet 118 – Two Component / High-build Epoxy 2.5L £48.91 25
Seajet propellor primer – or props & stern gear etc 250ml £10.7 1
Seajet Thinners
Thinner A – For antifouling & 011 Primer 1L £8.59
Thinner E – For Seajet epoxy primers 1L £9.05
750ml tins available for some products - please enquire
EAMAC www.teamac.co.uk tel 01482 320194
Ultra Hard 750ml £35.00 10 2 1 year Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N
Ultra Hard 1L £55.00 15 2 1 year
Ultra Hard 1.5L £70.00 20 2 1 year
Ultra Hard 2.5L £85.00 35 2 1 year
Teamac ‘D’ TYPE Ablative 1L £23.52 10 1-2 12-24* Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
Teamac ‘D’ TYPE Ablative 2.5L £54.30 25 1-2 12-24* Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
Teamac ‘D’ TYPE Ablative 5L £106.44 50 1-2 12-24* Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
Teamac Killa Conventional 1L £21.12 10 1-2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N N N N
Teamac Killa Conventional 2.5L £51.43 25 1-2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N N N N
Teamac Killa Conventional 5L £99.42 50 1-2 1 year Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N N N N
* Months

ECONOMY SEA AREAS TYPE OF BOAT SUITABLY PRIMED SURFACE

PRODUCT NAME

TYPE OF PRODUCT

SIZE OF TIN

COST PER TIN INCL VAT

COVERAGE (SQ METRES/per tin) at minimum film thickness

COVERAGE (SQ METRES/per tin)at maximum film thickness

PROTECTION TIME (seasons)
(SEA) NORTHERN EUROPE
(FRESHWATER) NORTHERN EUROPE
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
TROPICAL SEA
TRAILER-SAILER
RIB (do not use on rubber tubes)
RACING YACHT
CRUISING YACHT
(INLAND) DISPLACEMENT POWERBOAT *
(OFFSHORE) DISPLACEMENT POWERBOAT *
PLANING POWERBOAT *
PAINTED WOOD
FERROCEMENT
GRP
EPOXY
STEEL
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM PROPS
ALUMINIUM SAIL AND OUTDRIVES
TRIM TABS
JOTUN www.jotun.co.uk tel 0207 481 2741
SeaAlu antifouling 5L min£/lt 30 max £40** 6.4m²/ltr 3.2m²/ltr ? Y N Y Y N N N N Y Y Y *
SeaQuantum Classic antifouling 20L min£/lt 22 max £33 7m²/ltr 3.5m²/ltr ? Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N *
SeaQuantum Plus antifouling 20L min£/lt 25 max £38.5 7m²/ltr 3.5m²/ltr ? Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N *
SeaQuantum Ultra antifouling 20L min£/lt 28 max £44 7m²/ltr 3.5m²/ltr ? Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N *
SeaForce 30 antifouling 5L min£/lt 7 max £14 7.7m²/ltr 3.8m²/ltr ? Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N *
SeaForce 60 antifouling 20L min£/lt 9.3 max £17 7.7m²/ltr 3.8m²/ltr ? Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N *
SeaOmega antifouling 20L min£/lt 11.5 max £16.5 7m²/ltr 3.5m²/ltr ? Y N N N Y Y Y Y N N N *
Primers
Vinyguard Silvergrey 88 primer/tie coat 5L min£/lt 4 max £6 4.8m²/ltr Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N N N
Jotamastic 87 primer 4.7L min£/lt 8 max £13 5.8m²/ltr Y Y Y Y N N Y Y N N N
Penguard HB primer 5L min£/lt 5.5 max £8 5.4m²/ltr Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y
Thinners
Thinner No 2 thinner 5L n/a
Thinner No 7 thinner 5L n/a
Thinner No 10 thinner 5L n/a
Tinner No 17 thinner 5L n/a
**Jotun only have a min and max price range


Practical Boat Owner - March 2007 - www.pbo.co.uk