A revolutionary new development which will change the maritime industry forever

[Seashoreman]

Well Captain sensible, they dont call you that for nothing! Tartan would match new cushion covers, wonder if its available in black & white with a red stripe?

 

[jellylegs]

Have you got a prototype yet? If so, why dont you take it to the London Boat Show?
There are normally some boatyards/marinas at the show. Perhaps you could generate some interest and also do a demonstration.
It sounds interesting, and about time.

 

[Nostrodamus]

So is this a crane out, pressure wash everything, mask everything up ,crane up onto the lorry, crane down again to dry and then crane into the water. Could work out really cheap !

 

[skipper 14]

So is this a crane out, pressure wash everything, mask everything up ,crane up onto the lorry, crane down again to dry and then crane into the water. Could work out really cheap !

All of those costs would be there with the traditional system.

 

[skipper 14]

Have you got a prototype yet? If so, why dont you take it to the London Boat Show?
There are normally some boatyards/marinas at the show. Perhaps you could generate some interest and also do a demonstration.
It sounds interesting, and about time.

Thankyou. Its good to have some positive feedback.

 

[skipper 14]

Also not sure we'll be ready in time for london, but look out for us at southampton.

 

[jellylegs]

Im presuming that the way you operate this it negates the need for masking tape? And it guarantees an accurate waterline. Although, if the density of the paint is greater than water would the boat float higher in the paint? Might be something to investigate.

 

[[2068]]

Unfortunately, any copper based antifoul (which works really well on my hull) will also disolve my expensive aluminium outdrives, which is a bit of an issue.

I'm out.

 

[skipper 14]

Unfortunately, any copper based antifoul (which works really well on my hull) will also disolve my expensive aluminium outdrives, which is a bit of an issue.

I'm out.

Don't worry we have a solution for that problem.

 

[jellylegs]

Maybe SKipper 14 has a business supplying new outdrives to boats....!

 

[Cloven]

Maybe if you dip once in red antifoul and then once in blue, the crew will be marooned.

 

[skipper 14]

Im presuming that the way you operate this it negates the need for masking tape? And it guarantees an accurate waterline. Although, if the density of the paint is greater than water would the boat float higher in the paint? Might be something to investigate.

Yes you are correct the density of the paint is higher than that of seawater so the boat would float higher. However we will calculate the weight that needs to be added to the boat so that it would float at the correct draft and then add the correct weights around the boats longitudinal centre of floatation so that it floats on an even keel. This may sound like a lot of work but once we have the required stability data for each class of boat it will be very simple.

 

[skipper 14]

Maybe SKipper 14 has a business supplying new outdrives to boats....!

No. We have a system preventing damage to outdrives etc.

Have you ever seen the waterproof selves used by accident victims to allow them to bathe with a broken limb in a cast?

We have a similar sleeve which will be fitted to hull fittings which do not want to be antifouled using the dip method.

 

[baffled9]

You have almost got me convinced that this is serious.........April is, after all, some months away.

 

[Nostrodamus]

Yes you are correct the density of the paint is higher than that of seawater so the boat would float higher. However we will calculate the weight that needs to be added to the boat so that it would float at the correct draft and then add the correct weights around the boats longitudinal centre of floatation so that it floats on an even keel. This may sound like a lot of work but once we have the required stability data for each class of boat it will be very simple.

Obviously after taking into account, fuel, water and equipment on board

 

[Thistle]

They can do it but they can't promise whether it'll end up red or black

 

[SimbaDog]

You have almost got me convinced that this is serious.........April is, after all, some months away.

Will you be leaving mince pies out for Santa Claus?

 

[Hadenough]

Maybe if you dip once in red antifoul and then once in blue, the crew will be marooned.

Love it.

 

[Jcorstorphine]

Got it sorted!

Attention all yachtsmen, day boat sailors, and motor boat owners

I am in the process of developing a new technology which will change boat maintenance forever.

As boat owners you will all be familiar with the tedious job of anti fouling your boat. But I will soon be able to reduce this to a 10 minute job.

The plan is to essentially have a large vat of anti foul on a HIAB lorry The boat will be lowered into, thus giving a full and complete coat of anti foul on the entire under water area of the boat.

The system will be taken to various harbours and marinas around the coast allowing dozens of boats to be anti fouled in one day.

I can see a problem and that is supporting the boat on slings and making sure that it is dipped in level but I have sorted that for you. My fee will only be 10% of your gross takings.

The answer is that you start with an empty tank and the boat is set up on its marks to be level with a simple water gauge 'bow and stern' and also 'port and starboard'. The antifouling is then pumped in from a bowser to the exact level, then drained back into the bowser. The surfaces of the tank will of course need to be coated in an antifoulingphobic (similar to oleophobic) coating so that it free drains and the colour can be changed for the next customer.

Simples!

10% of your future fortune will be received with pleasure.

 

[[70521]]

A revolutionary new development which will change the maritime industry forever

Do you take bookings for lectures? I am sure my engineering institution could fit you in this winters programme and we have a few members who work in the marine industry.