Sterndrive Antifoul

[jimh]

anyone reccommend one? is it a special type or can any 'normal' antifoul be applied? any application tips appreciated too.

Weekend at last!

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[Bod]

I used Veridian a couple of years ago and its proved quite effective - I'm able to brush off all growth during the season with a soft brush. However, it tooks ages to prepare for painting and you have to apply a primer and allow a specific amount of time between coats - about 2 days work all in all. Its also quite soft, so it gets damaged easily & no good for prop. Overall I'm quite pleased with it though.

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[BarryH]

International do a spray on one. Its clear so you still keep the original look to the drive. Can't remember the name of it at the mo, but someone will remind me.
I hate seeing antifouled legs using "trad" antifoul.....it looks bloody 'orrible.

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[Mike21]

Why???, not like powerskippers colour/forums/images/icons/smile.gif (see" interesting thought" thread)
Blake's waterline works, just wouldn't recommend red/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[Scubadoo]

Hi,

As Bob mentioned, for the last couple of years I have used International Paint Veridan product (£55 per stern drive).

It is a pain to apply and a lot of preparation is required, however no fouling throughout the season and just a occanisonal wipe with a cloth. I know Bob has mentioned he does not use it for his props, well I do and it does not come off - the biggest thing to watch is the Liftout a pressure wash (you don't on Veridan).

Like I said the key for this to work is a good rub down and preparation, especially the props.

My boat is just about to be lifted out and hoping not to apply a new coating - it should last 2004 season.

RM.

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[oldgit]

Erm think there may be a good reason not to use "ordinary" a/f on alloy legs,but cannot for the life of me remember what it is.Ho-Hum..........
I used Blakes Lynx last year.Neded two little tins @ 15.00 each per outdrive.

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[brianrunyard]

Don't use an antifoul that contains copper, the ally will corrode being the less nobel metal.
International do antifouls that are suitable for outdrives, I use Trilux (white) and don't get any fouling.

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[PGD]

agree and if you can remember what it's called let me know, got mine to do,

cheers

peter

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[BarryH]

Not wanting to start a riot on here. I know Happy used it on his volvo drive. All it did was give it a very slight bronzed pearlesant tinge.......I just know I'm going to regret that!

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[PGD]

stand by..... get ready......... flame suits on.................... and run /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[oldgit]

Think you will find that Peter(H1)has gone to have a little lay down for a bit.

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