Antifouling.

[PaulAClark]

Hi all. need a bit of advice, as a first timer.

I have just purchased a 1975 Janeaux 'Love Love' 6.2 metre Yacht. It is in cracking condition & only needs antifouling prior to putting into the water in readiness for my lessons!
I was going to antifoul it & wait for the yard to be available to re-launch it. However, I have been advised todat that once antifoul is applied the boat needs to be put into the water within 24 hours? Sounds a bit strange to me but can anyone advise if this is the case or not please.
Thanks in anticipation.
kind regards

 

[Talbot]

The actual amount of time is very dependent on the type of antifouling. with some, you have up to a month, others are less forgiving. Look on the tin!

 

[26ft_bathtub]

Did you buy the anti-fouling paint yet?

Different kinds of anti-fouling have different requirements. Check the label for the specifics of that paint.

 

[Alrob]

how what happens to it ?

 

[Talbot]

Teamac antifouling (eroding) Slipping/immersion time min 12 hours max 2 weeks.
I like this one and reckon it is better than Micron.

The latest Micron Extra - Out of the water, Micron Extra will not become oxidised or break down, which means your boat can be hauled for up to one year without the need for repainting.

 

[Dave99]

It is true that antifouling has a limited air time but 24hrs sound somewhat suspect - I don't know of any brands with a 24hr air time limit

 

[VicS]

The active ingredient is cuprous oxide in many AFs (or cuprous thiocyanate in light colours) I suspect it oxidises to cupric oxide which is presumably not an effective AF.

Or that could be a load of spheroids.

 

[PaulAClark]

Thanks to all.

I have purchased the paint, but it is in the yacht, some 35 miles away at present. Did'nt see any restrictions on it but will check again.

 

[asj1]

We regularly buy Flag antifouling or XM and wait up to two months before re-launching. Seems to work as well as anyone else's !

 

[Swagman]

And I've often only been able to slap on Micron to the keel base 10 minutes before it hits the water and no noticed any lack of performance v the stuff put on the day before!
Cheers
JOHN