below water paint

[Guest]

What paint can i use below the water line on skegs & wooden rudders.
Previous owner used Brightside, left tin in locker. I understand this should not be used for under water, does any one have suggestions/recomendations for what i can use?
many thanks

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[mtb]

www.paintsales.co.uk
In Peterborough very helpful company

Cheers
Mick

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[Evadne]

Most people use antifouling paint. It allegedly keeps marine growth at bay. My only experience of other paints is Toplac on the hull topsides, which frequently go underwater when sailing; I understand it is a slightly upmarket version of Brightside and other polyurethane enamels. Why not email International or Blake's and ask them?

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[oldsaltoz]

G'day Piper,

Your profile is a bit thin, no info on boat type etc, but I think you will find all the information you require on the sites listed below.

http://www.international-marine.com/default_main.htm




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[AndrewB]

You are right that Brightside is not recommended for underwater use. <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.yachtpaint.com/superyacht/PDS/Brightside_5000300.htm>(Here's the technical spec)</A>.

Possibly (and I'm guessing) the reason for this is that polyurethane is slightly water permiable, and would tend to encourage osmosis on a GRP yacht. If so, this would be less of a worry with a wooden yacht.

The websites Oldsaltoz recommends are very helpful.

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