Antifoul

[Guest]

I am just in the process of re antifouling, last fews seasons I have been using Internatiol Cruiser Premium. Usually pay £70 at Alladins Mercury Mariners on The Hamble, just wondered if there was anywhere cheaper in the hamble area.

The hull has been waterjetted, how much wet and dry work do I need to do?

 

[claymore]

No dry work

The dust is lethal.
I use a roller to apply it and so get a decent finish. Normally a powerhose brings off any muck, a quick do with a scraper to get rid of any barnacles that might have grown - then re-roller the new coat on. After 4 or 5 years I take it all off and start again. I don't get involved in rubbing down as the surface is good enough without and its horrible stuff anyway.
regards
JS

 

[Miker]

Re: No dry work

Nice to have confirmation that my "lazy" no rub down method is acceptable.
I tried rubbing down the first year but found myself up to my arm pits in water and antifoul and came to the conclusion that it was probably not good for my health.
BTW John, do you use a local slurry blaster to get the old antifoul off?
Jimmy Green is advertising at £62.95 for 2.5 litres.

 

[Trevor_swfyc]

Re: No dry work

Yes I go for the same, pile it on for 5-6 years then chip it off when it starts to look like a dried out riverbed.
As the antifoul is international cruiser it is self erroding so a good wash down with a wet sponge should produce the desired smooth surface to recoat.
Rubbing down with sandpaper even wet & dry is a good way to end up TOM DICK even wearing a face mask doesn't stop it.
This is a rare case where the easy way is the best way, also as said a roller is best.

Trevor

 

[Guest]

Re: No dry work

Thankyou folks for confirming that what I have done previously is ok.