Antifoul

[Guest]

Hi

Is this an easy task, or is it best left for a professional to do? Boat is only 5mtrs x 2 mtrs!

Many thanks

Mike :O)

 

[rogerroger]

preparation will take longer than applying the antifoul. If the current layer is in quite good nick then simply WET sand it so it's smooth and slap a new coat or two on.

If too much anti foul has built up or it's badly flaked etc then you'll need to strip it all off which will take a long time.

Make sure you wear the appropriate safety clothing.

Roger Holden
www.first-magnitude.co.uk

 

[rbrooks]

I did mine myself took two weekends to do on a 22 footer, just follow the manufactures instructions.
I used self polishing antifoul its in to its second year now.
Good luck

Rog

 

[rich]

it can be done on one tide, and thats on a 38 footer. ps, on my own.

rich ) (never pay anyone when you can do it your self)<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by rich on Thu Jun 13 23:55:40 2002 (server time).</FONT></P>

 

[vyv_cox]

This is a job that almost every boat owner does himself. My opinion is that I would never bother to prepare the surface before repainting, other than a wash down and a rub with nylon pan scourer to remove any mud or remnants of fouling. This is best done at haul out time before leaving to dry over the winter. If the existing A/F is very flaky and looks more than about 5 coats thick it might be worth removing the old, but other wise recoat as it is.

On such a small hull you should finish it in an hour or so. Don't bother about the finish, it makes no difference to performance and nobody is going to see it. Will it remain on a mooring? If you are day sailing I would not antifoul at all, easier to wash down as required.

 

[brianrunyard]

If the old antifoul needs removing, DO NOT dry sand it, do what I did.
1. Buy a tub of Stripit from the local chandlers (£15 for 2.5 litres), as opposed to Internationals equivalent £15 for 750ml.
2. Brush it on, it's a gel (similar to wall paper paste).
3. Leave for 24 hours, don't let it dry (sprinkle with water if necessary).
4. Pressure wash off.
I did mine, it cleaned it right back to the gel coat.
WARNING:- Wear rubber gloves and goggles, it's corrosive so don't get it on your skin, and be carefull when you pressure wash not to splash it about. Brilliant weed killer, cleared my drive and the flower border at the same time (must buy wife some chocolates).

Regards,
"Figment"

Brian
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/brunyard

 

[VMALLOWS]

Sounds a bit like NITROMORS type stripper....any chemists out there?.... If so, a very strongly alkaline compound that I wouldnt fancy on my gelcoat.