Velox Plus prop antifoul no longer available?

[ste7ve]

I see the big chandlers in the Solent, Force 4 and MarineSuperStore, no longer seem to stock Velox. Certainly no longer shown on their websites
Does anyone know why?
Is it being withdrawn maybe?

 

[CLB]

A continuous tightening of regulations regarding antifoul paint will gradually see all the smaller players removed from the market. It must be hard to compete with the Internationals and Hempels of this world if you produce one small specific product and the regulations change year on year.

 

[Tradewinds]

Still on Seamark Nunn's website

Velox

 

[pvb]

The Boatpaint website says "Velox Plus is no longer available for sale in the UK due to COPR registration issues." Trilux 33 is a suitable alternative.

 

[Tradewinds]

Beat me tuit. Just seen that.

 

[pvb]

Beat me tuit. Just seen that.

You should have got a round tuit sooner!

 

[eddystone]

I have given up anti-fouling the prop as polishing with Brasso seems to give roughly equal results to Velox but then I found much of the latter didn’t adhere very well to hammerite primer

 

[Yngmar]

Easily available in Italy and surrounding countries. The Italian manufacturer does not list a UK distributor (anymore?): Marlin Yacht Paint » Distributori World

 

[vyv_cox]

The Boatpaint website says "Velox Plus is no longer available for sale in the UK due to COPR registration issues." Trilux 33 is a suitable alternative.

What does COPR stand for?

 

[VicS]

What does COPR stand for?

Control of pesticides regulations

 

[Pye_End]

Control of Pesticedes Regulations

 

[pvb]

Control of pesticides regulations

Control of Pesticedes Regulations

Vic got it right! I think there's a cost involved in registering for COPR, and the makers of Velox probably didn't think it was economically worthwhile in view of likely sales in the UK.

 

[vyv_cox]

Vic got it right! I think there's a cost involved in registering for COPR, and the makers of Velox probably didn't think it was economically worthwhile in view of likely sales in the UK.

I am surprised Velox needs it but I assume some blanket regulation. The active ingredient in Velox is used to treat certain types of dermatitis.

 

[pvb]

I am surprised Velox needs it but I assume some blanket regulation. The active ingredient in Velox is used to treat certain types of dermatitis.

You can't sell biocidal stuff in the UK without getting COPR approval - Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) - Biocides - HSE

 

[rollorollo]

Velox Plus thankfully is still available in Australia

 

[Neeves]

Velox Plus thankfully is still available in Australia

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Sadly there are not many Australian members of YBW to take advantage of the source.

Jonathan

 

[rollorollo]

True JN

 

[vyv_cox]

Velox is now available from many outlets in UK (e.g. Boatpaint UK, Force Four). It seems that the previous licensing difficulties have now been overcome.

 

[rollorollo]

@vyv_cox you will be interested to see this in relation to Marlin Yacht Paints recently improved Metal Primer

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[ChromeDome]

I have given up anti-fouling the prop as polishing with Brasso seems to give roughly equal results to Velox but then I found much of the latter didn’t adhere very well to hammerite primer

Works perfectly for me. I'm using Hammerite Special Metals primer on bare metal. Two layers.