Awlgrip coatings - are they any good?

[thefatlady]

I have been offered a boat on which the blue hull sides have been Awlgrip painted because the gelcoat was faded by the Med sun. Any comments appreciated.

 

[Salty John]

I Awlgripped the hull on my sailboat in 1989 before a three year liveaboard cruise in USA and Caribbean and it was excellent. The colour was vibrant, in my case jade green, and it stood up to the stresses of voyaging in tropical climes very well. Heartily recommended.

 

[Kilter]

I concur..very good product, finish, tough and lasts well

 

[jfm]

Awlgrip is ultra high quality. It's quite common for blue grp boats to be awlgripped in the med, and provided it's been done right you should have no problem. Is it a camargue 55?

 

[thefatlady]

Thanks for that. No, Mustique 42.

 

[carterp]

My boat was painted with Awlgrip (Flag Blue) about 7 years ago and whilst she has been in channel waters the shine is as good as the day she was painted with no polishing or buffing required. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Magnum]

Nearly all superyachts are painted with Awlgrip. It's a very tough and durable finish.