topcat1
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Hi all i have just antifouled my boat and want to know do I also do the legs in the same paint?
Cheers topcat1
Cheers topcat1
Do I paint the legs with antifoul?
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Nick_H
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You must use antifoul specifically designed for use on aluminium. If the hull antifoul is copper based, then don't apply it right up to the legs, leave a gap of about an inch.
I used International etch primer followed by Trilux spray on the drives and it has worked OK.
I used International etch primer followed by Trilux spray on the drives and it has worked OK.
RIN
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Another vote for International paints trilux. I buy the cans and paint it on . Doesn't look as good as spraying but works out cheaper as you can get a big tin of it.
nonitoo
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I learned on these pages that lanolin worked well and have used it successfully for the last three years.
Heat it up, slap it on, and it lasts for the year. Cleaning off with white spirit takes the leg back to 'as new' ready for the next application.
No good on the propellers though.
Tom
Heat it up, slap it on, and it lasts for the year. Cleaning off with white spirit takes the leg back to 'as new' ready for the next application.
No good on the propellers though.
Tom
VicS
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As said an antifouling suitable for aluminium such as Trilux
But read the product data sheet http://www.yachtpaint.com/docs/gb_ISO_M_5000064.htm
An alternative is Blakes Mille Drive http://www.boatpaint.co.uk/datasheets/Blakes/MilleDrive.pdf
But read the product data sheet http://www.yachtpaint.com/docs/gb_ISO_M_5000064.htm
An alternative is Blakes Mille Drive http://www.boatpaint.co.uk/datasheets/Blakes/MilleDrive.pdf
Nick_H
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I did a test on my props and stern gear in France, one side painted with Trilux spray, the other side with Blakes Mille Drive. Neither worked that well, but the Trilux was far better than the Blakes.
Pic is after 3 months, and maybe 300 NM. The Blakes is a darker colour, but you can see on the second picture that only small patches of paint remain, whereas most of the Trilux is still on. This also told me that adhesion is the biggest problem, hence the etch primer used on the outdrives on the Windy.
Pic is after 3 months, and maybe 300 NM. The Blakes is a darker colour, but you can see on the second picture that only small patches of paint remain, whereas most of the Trilux is still on. This also told me that adhesion is the biggest problem, hence the etch primer used on the outdrives on the Windy.
enterprise
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I was doing just the same thing recently, Mille drive or Trilux, trying to decide when along comes the assistant and recommends the Trilux.
At nearly double the cost I then assumed it would be the one they recommended and asked why such a vast difference in price, turns out mille drive is not intended as an antifouling!
Im not 100% if this is correct but remember trying it one season and needed to scrub the legs and props nearly every couple of weeks, the trilux worked much better and would release the growth after a couple of hundred meters on the way out of our marina.
Might be worth asking locally what is recommended for your cruising area.
At nearly double the cost I then assumed it would be the one they recommended and asked why such a vast difference in price, turns out mille drive is not intended as an antifouling!
Im not 100% if this is correct but remember trying it one season and needed to scrub the legs and props nearly every couple of weeks, the trilux worked much better and would release the growth after a couple of hundred meters on the way out of our marina.
Might be worth asking locally what is recommended for your cruising area.
gjgm
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I never found the spray versions to be much good, but the Trilux a/f paint slapped on seemed more effective. If you think how thin the spray paint would be, that probably gives a good indication that you dont need too much paint.
Nick, hows the c/coat done?
Nick, hows the c/coat done?
Nick_H
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You certainly need a good few coats of the spray, so probably cheaper with tins of paint, but spray looks smoother finish and easier to get in the nooks and crannies. I'm waiting for sealift to reopen to lift the boat and check on the c/coat. Will report back
VicS
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That will because the white one contains cuprous thiocyanate rather than cuprous oxide. Trilux contains cuprous thiocyanate.
mont
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Trilux is also available as a med strength version ie a lot stonger but think un-heard of in UK
Ordinary fresh product when the boat arrived was almost useless but the med strength does nearly a season.
Ordinary fresh product when the boat arrived was almost useless but the med strength does nearly a season.
tinkicker0
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Never cover your legs in antifoul. It's very toxic and will not scrub off easily, especially if you have hairy legs.
If you do feel the need, or have a professional requirement to stand in water for long periods, may I suggest that you buy a pair of waders?
I dunno, these Bradford folk, really need to get more maritime experience than walking along Canal Road.
EDIT:
On my outdrive, Trilux works well for me, then again i'm in freshwater. The green snot just rubs of with a sweeping brush.
I suppose you could try it on your legs.....
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