Coppercoat Anti Fouling

[TheBishop]

Aaaargh - that time of year again. Anyone here got any experience/ comments on Coppercoat?

Boat is Trader 50 used for Channel trips and general South Coast cruising. Had her antifouled last year around this time with Micron I believe - on my 41ft sailboat we used to antifoul and change anodes every 2 years and I was going to do that with the Trader but am considering Coppercoat as a long term alternative to the antifoul issue.



The Bishop

 

[Windy_Stu]

Mine was put on in 1999 and still comes up like new. Nice and smooth...

No real growth in a season, certainly not worse than traditional antifoul

In terms of after care, all I do is a quick flick over with some wet and dry every other year to re-excite it. It Seems a lot less work than "normal" anti foul.

Not sure of the economics but I guess if you are looking to keep her for a few years it will pay for itself?... cant harm the resale value either.

 

[TheBishop]

what kind of boat do you have Coppercoat on and what is typical usage?

 

[PCUK]

Steel 40 footer with ten year old Copperbot now 'copper something or other 2000' Good for a few more years yet.
Did some patching this year where the epoxy was slightly damaged.
I also wet and dry occasionally using a palm sander.
I'd hate to have to go back to the annual chore!!!

 

[Dave99]

Talk to James at Eco-Sea (Cuprotect) 02380 336636 - He is a legend and I am sure he will help you!

No business links with them by the way.

A quick google gives www.eco-sea.com

 

[KevB]

I did it about three years ago on the recommendations of Mr Bale and for once he got something right. I would also recommend it. It does what it says on the tin (or pot and bag.....)

 

[big_si]

We Coppercoated ours a year ago, i dont think the boat has moved for 4 months maybe as many as 6, we are going to try and got down to her this weekend sa can let you know the results - moored in Gosport..