Uno v 1 coat Micron Extra?

[John_Clarke]

I have used 1 coat of Micron Extra for many years and keep the boat in the water for 7 or 8 months each season. The performance is fine with only a thick build up of slime. Does anyone know how the performance of Uno would compare? I presume that the cost would be lower.

 

[fireball]

Our application of Uno last season was hopeless ... gone for Blakes this year ...

 

[LadyJessie]

I guess it depends on where you are. I had heard good things about Uno in northern Europe. Therefore I tried it one season in the Med but although I did a lot of sailing, the hull was very slimy after only 6 months. Micron is surely much better but very, very expensive. I now have a local Turkish anti-foul applied last year in March and the hull still looks clean even after 3 months of lying still in warm Med water.

 

[EuanMcKenzie]

keep my boat west coast at Tignabruaich. Have used Uno for last two seasons. Started with two coats as a base then one coat last winter. Both times it came out with only slime and needed a good pressure wash only.

Second season needed no prep just paint it on. The 3 litre tin does my 35' long keeler from one tin for circa £65. I've already bought this years tin and i'm a fan

I guess the northern water theory must be true /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[cagey]

Uno works for me in Falmouth Cornwall

 

[Talbot]

I switched to TeaMac erodible, which is significantly cheaper, and I found to be more effective than micron. However, it goes on thicker, so you do need a bit more.

 

[Skylark]

Uno has worked just fine for me. Used it on both long and fin keel boats. Quick power wash in the slings is all that's been required. Irish sea cruising ground.

 

[John_Clarke]

Thank you all for your replies. I am encouraged to hear that Uno gets the thumbs up for more northern waters.