Antifouling and things

[Ianj68]

Hi all,

I've recently (last Friday) taken delivery of my new boat, Searay 240 with a KAD32. I've opted to have it berthed at Cobbs Quay in Poole. My previous boats have been dry stored so I've not had to worry too much about antifouling.

So, can anyone help answer a few questions. Firstly, how long should I leave the thing before getting it antifouled. Secondly, roughly what should I be paying for a good job. Thirdly, How often will it need to be antifouled. and finally, can anyone recommend someone reliable to do the job in Poole.

Also, It would be great to here from any '240 and, or Kad32 owners to get advice do's and dont's etc.

Cheers.

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[hlb]

You need to get it antifouled yesterday. I do mine every year, but some do it every two, it depends how good or bad your area is. You should pay about nothing for labour if you do it your self!! Other than that some one here will no doubt know some one who is willing.

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Haydn

 

[Ianj68]

From what I'm told Poole is quite bad. However, Im frustrated by the bad advice the dealer gave me. Bearing in mind the boat is brand new I could have got it done before having it put in the water so saving me the cost of having it lifted. They told me to wait 3 weeks in order for the boat to settle. It seemed strange advice at the time. Even stranger now after what you've just said.



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[hlb]

Suppose it will be ok for a few weeks, but dont understand about it "Settle". I mean, I doubt if it came out of the mould last week!!

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Haydn

 

[duncan]

get it done quickly - you will never get it on properly without massive effort to clean - especially the drive!
the hull needs either a chemical (primer) or mechanical key and then at least 2 coats of antifouling. 2.5 litres or International for your boat at the chandlers in Cobbs will cost around 80 quid plus primer. The drive is a different matter and you have choices - on new boat in Poole I would use Veridian on the drive and props - say 50.
The people selling you the boat should have quoted to do this anyway, but I can understand the rush to get it in the water at this time of year (and everyone is very busy!) 30 quid a metre rings a bell on new boats (including materials).
Poole is not the place to skip on this - the only god news is the there are worse places than Studland to be going over teh hull with a wallpaper scraper to remove the barnacles (they laugh at jetwashes!)
Finally I saw 3 240's off pottery pier Sunday afternoon - were you one?

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[Ianj68]

I think I'll get it done ASAP, my wife has been shopping around today and has come up with quotes of between £250 and £315. Sound reasonable?

Pottery Pier? No it wasn't me (Not sure where pottery pier is) we popped over to Bournemouth to watch the powerboat racing followed by a trip to Studland for a late lunch. My 240 has green canvases / lines and it's called Domino II.

Thanks for the advice!



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[duncan]

If they are using good materials then it does - the cost's of hauling and holding ashore for a couple of days are of course another matter; expensive in any marina. Worth paying for a good job as teh warm water in Poole Harbour is alive and kicking!

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[Lynda]

Damn, you got in before me! It is a mesy job, but think of the personal satisfaction, and knowledge that it's a "proper job". We did our first boat (ok not as big as your's) then next boat in March whilst on hardstand in the yard, myself and Tracie, and our friend Maisie worked for two days solid, it must have had 10 years of layers on it, and I made the decision that it all had to come off and start from scratch. Armed with masks and goggles we scrapped every last bit of crap off, used good quality antifoul and knew it was a job well done!!

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[hlb]

Hmmm. I would have veiwed the old stuff as a good grounding and as long as it was flatish, a good base to build up upon. Ive spent the last five years trying to build up antifouling on a hull that had it all washed away from. For good anti fouling today. Go to the doctors and get supper Antibyopsyids/SP/ Penicilin Mix them with the paint for best results.

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Haydn

 

[BrendanS]

Eeek!

Apart from the fact that you'd need several years supply from the Quack to cover a boat, in water and antifoul they'd leach out in days. Total waste of time. You were joking weren't you? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Though in the meantime, you'd wipe out nearly 0.000000001% of the susceptible bacteria near your boat, leaving the nasties to take over, though not having any effect on the things that live on hulls, as they are not affected by antibiotics, not being bacteria but algae and the like.

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[hlb]

Not joking at all. I'm no expert but I've heard from many sources that antibyotics are excelent mixed with antifouling. A local dentist was renown for coating his yacht with it. Mind you, he got expelled from the profesion.../forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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Haydn

 

[c_j]

That reminds me, a cousin of mine has recently been struck off the medical register for have sexual relations with one of his patients.


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Shame because he was a bloody good Vet.

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[Happy1]

/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif Is your cousin a member on here, if so I reckon I know who he is, and did he start a trend with other members in his gang trying /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[Matthewb]

Lots of people have different views on which antifouling to use - in the end it is very much dependent on what works in your area. My only advice is don't buy cheap - it'll probably cost you more in the end coz you may have to get a lift out to recoat if it doesn't work. International Interspeed Ultra is probably the most acknowledged "premium" brand - £75-£85 per 2.5 litre tin. But it is not the only solution. Many people swear by Blakes - haven't used it myself. £50-£60 per 2.5 litres. This time I am trying Seajet Shogun which someone in my Marina recommended. £55 for 2.5 litres.

Dependent on which one you use, if you do two coats (recommended) you'll need about 4 litres for a 24 footer. I bought 5 litres so I could make sure I put extra coats along the waterline, round the transom and on leading edges of the keel.

Suggest you ask what other boaters in Poole are using to see what works.

Price - I was just quoted £250+vat to do my Sealine S24 so your price is in the ballpark. I decided to do it myself!



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