Antifouling for Rudder Blade

[Fire99]

Evening folks,

It's been a while since I've been online (for various reasons) but it's now to get my boat ready for a late launch.
My Rudder has a 1m galvanised steel rudder blade that even when raised, sits half submerged. Last year I didn't treat the rudder at all and ended up having a major weed cleaning mission every time I visited the boat.

This year the rudder is going to be treated to some antifoul paint after priming with primocon primer (which I already have) The multi-million dollar question is should I use my Jotun Seaqueen (eroding antifoul paint) or should I use something harder on the rudder?

Many thanks,

Nik

 

[sailorman]

Evening folks,

It's been a while since I've been online (for various reasons) but it's now to get my boat ready for a late launch.
My Rudder has a 1m galvanised steel rudder blade that even when raised, sits half submerged. Last year I didn't treat the rudder at all and ended up having a major weed cleaning mission every time I visited the boat.

This year the rudder is going to be treated to some antifoul paint after priming with primocon primer (which I already have) The multi-million dollar question is should I use my Jotun Seaqueen (eroding antifoul paint) or should I use something harder on the rudder?

Many thanks,

Nik

mine is done with Jotun

 

[Fire99]

Thanks 'Sailorman' Fastest reply in history..

 

[sailorman]

Thanks 'Sailorman' Fastest reply in history..

Thats the Jotun, it actually works.
give it 3 coats

 

[Fire99]

Thats the Jotun, it actually works

Yeah I have to admit Jotun was very good on my hull last year. Very good stuff.

 

[sailorman]

Yeah I have to admit Jotun was very good on my hull last year. Very good stuff.

And cheaper than that that doesnt work

 

[Fire99]

And cheaper than that that doesnt work

So true, and i've tried a few 'Merlin's potions' in my time.