New antifoul

[sshakespeare]

I'm thinking of buying a new boat, what should I do before antifouling, how do I get the correct line? Primer? Antifoul type for a small fast fisher?

 

[rubberduck]

Don't now about putting it on as I get someone else to do it but can recommend EU45 antifoul, which was recommended to me on this forum last year. Good stuff!!!!!

 

[markl]

antifoul

I left mine in the water for a week to get the correct line. Is there a better way?

 

[Bandit]

Leave it in the water for a week or so to get the waterline with full fuel, water, and your normal cruising gear so that it is fully laden.

Remove from the water and mark off waterline say an inch above waterline

Presssure wash off marine growth

Abrade with wet and dry or a sanding disc

Wash off dust

Degrease with acetone or similar.

When dry use a tie coat of gel shield or similar.

Then antifoul with antifouling of choice.

 

[omega2]

Then get on to Malcolm Johnson at www.shepherdmarine.co.uk