which antifoul paint to use

[lanerboy]

hi all

i have searched the forum regards this and people are saying it depends where you are berthed

i am new to this boating lark but before i put my boat in the water i want to re antifoul her PROPERLY

the boat is going to be moored in weymouth harbour so are there any owners on here from that area or can anyone recommend a good paint to use on the south coast

cheers shawn

 

[kashurst]

I used to use interspeed ultra - found that very good, tried cruiser uno, that was a bit rubbish. If you don't know what the current coating is use an isolating primer (primercon or similar) otherwise the new stuff may fall off (as I have just discovered).

 

[paultallett]

I used to use interspeed ultra - found that very good, tried cruiser uno, that was a bit rubbish

It's amazing, I was the other way around. Used inter speed and it was ok, switched to cruiser UNO after being best in test in the MBM and have found it much better!!

I guess the best thing to do it ask around at your marina and see what the locals use...... But expect to get loads of different answers!!

 

[Elessar]

hi all

i have searched the forum regards this and people are saying it depends where you are berthed

i am new to this boating lark but before i put my boat in the water i want to re antifoul her PROPERLY

the boat is going to be moored in weymouth harbour so are there any owners on here from that area or can anyone recommend a good paint to use on the south coast

cheers shawn

Do it properly? Only one answer IMO - CopperCoat. Saves fuel, lasts ages.

 

[lanerboy]

Do it properly? Only one answer IMO - CopperCoat. Saves fuel, lasts ages.

what is the cost of this on a 37ft boat compared to normal antifoul and can it be done yourself or do you have to get a contractor to do it

 

[Solitaire]

Do it properly? Only one answer IMO - CopperCoat. Saves fuel, lasts ages.

+ 1

 

[Firefly625]

It's amazing, I was the other way around. Used inter speed and it was ok, switched to cruiser UNO after being best in test in the MBM and have found it much better!!

I guess the best thing to do it ask around at your marina and see what the locals use...... But expect to get loads of different answers!!

indeed... I use interspeed ultra....and found it good. Never used Cruiser Uno.....& we are on the same marina...

 

[paultallett]

indeed... I use interspeed ultra....and found it good. Never used Cruiser Uno.....& we are on the same marina...

I used to get barnicles when I used interspeed but dont get them at all with cruiser uno. Plus I find my speed stays constant through out the year, rather than tailing off a little??

It really is a dark art, with a splash of faith too!!

 

[Elessar]

what is the cost of this on a 37ft boat compared to normal antifoul and can it be done yourself or do you have to get a contractor to do it

you can roll it on yourself but you must follow the instructions carefully, it's more of a fiddle than conventional antifoul, but it lasts up 20 years in the UK so it's worth the effort. You must do 4 coats in a day, if you can't do this roll half the boat - you can do half the boat but NOT half the coats.

you must also get all the old stuff off first - for that a specialist contractor is probably the best way to go. But I am biased. This will cost you £430-500 plus vat at our prices depending on what type of system you choose.

c £700+ vat for the paint. Can be more exact if you supply beam, draught and length on waterline.

If we spray the coppercoat on for you it would cost you c£2k plus vat for the lot including removing the old stuff, prep, materials, etc.

 

[lanerboy]

bit more than i want to spend this year got to pay for the boat, boat transport, 12 months marina charges insurance etc etc it all adds up but i will give it serious consideration for next year

i will see how bad it is when lifted out the water as it was done last oct so should last till the spring so if i dont re apply now then i may get the copper coat done in the spring instead of doing anything now if that makes sense

cheers shawn