Worried about Antifouling colour

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Not done any Antifouling for awhile.

Purchased some International Interspeed Ultra as advised by a local chandler being I wanted white as existing hull and fouling is white.

The colour I have is 'Dover white', but the paint is grey. Will this change in Freshwater ??

Disappointed to say the least, wanted to cover the whole hull below the waterline and above covering the spray ribs on the bow.

If I cover it all with Dover white will look like a camouflaged ship, where some of the fouling will be in contact with water and others not.

Is there another fouling to use that is white and will not change.

Also the current covering is unknown by previous owner and its an express cruiser.

thanks
 
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If you read the Product Datasheet, it says "True colour will develop after immersion."

However, you mention that your boat is an "express cruiser". Micron Extra 2 is a fairly soft eroding antifoul which isn't suitable for higher-speed powerboats.
 
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White anti fouling is a waste of time. It does t work as well as the darker colours and it soon looks horrible once it's gets a bit green and grubby
 
Thanks guys,

Got abit mixed up with all the various types of paint and searching for Info about the paint I actually have.

It is 'International Interspeed Ultra 2'.

sorry.
 
Some AF have less copper in their white formulation but for most they are exactly the same - colour makes not an iota of difference. As mentioned white goes a sort of white on immersion but the AF above the waterline goes a bluish green shade. White shows up any fouling, much better (or worse) than black or dark blue, which is possibly why some think it is not as effective. You will know when and where you need to wipe down.

Jonathan
 
seaboy said:
Thanks guys,

Got abit mixed up with all the various types of paint and searching for Info about the paint I actually have.

It is 'International Interspeed Ultra 2'.

sorry.
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It is a hard, high strength antifouling
See the full description on International's site and a link to the product data sheet

http://www.yachtpaint.com/gbr/diy/products/antifouling/interspeed-ultra-2.aspx

ITYWF that Dover white is the only shade of white offered for this product.


I used white antifouling at one time .... stupid idea ... I don't now
 
We once used Dover white and were similarly disappointed, it turns blue/green when immersed. We then found a colour stable white anti foul, Seajet Emporer. We have used this product for the past decade and have had no issues with colour stability or performance. We apply one coat each spring which easily lasts twelve months. When hauled out the surface dirt washes off to leave an a white surface ready for recoating.

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Seajet Emporer is highly recommended.

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Thanks guys,

Reading the data sheets of Trilux 33 and Seajet 034.

Trilux at 5c can be immersed in a max of 30 days.

But Seajet max is 24hrs

So at moment the trend is towards Trilux.

Also I cannot find any data sheets that tells you what colour the paints are when freshly applied or in their tins, reference to my first post.

Currently the timescale of relifting back to water from painting could be 3 to 5 days dependent on boatyard workload.

thanks
 
In my experience of Trilux 33 the colour on the tin is what you get when the paint is on the boat and immersed. I have used both white and red on the waterline and on my prop. Look at the International colour charts for the available shades.
Robih says Seajet is white and stays white. So, I guess, you can choose either one.
 
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