Paint Types & Longevity

1.) copolymer paints

-partially soluble

-coating wears down like soap

-more constant copper release

- for boats that travel at less 15 knots

-extremely fragile

-yards tend to push (empowers them to be More responsible for the boat's maintenance)

-ecologically more destructive for its effectiveness

-Many Claim it will eventually be taken off market

-is destroyed by power washing

-cannot be hauled out for long periods, 48hrs at the very most

2 hard anti-fouling

-resistant to light abrasion

-rubbing or light abrasion reduces friction, wet sanding or burnishing reduces drag

-stronger in 3rd season than ablatives

-more susceptible to Water Line buildup- but easier to clean

-less susceptible to staining

*NEVER USE GRILL PADS, specifically on this paint, even white “ light pads” are destructive

*OLD PAINT MUST BE REMOVED OR ROUGH SANDED

-can be hauled out for lengthy durations without ruining paint's effectiveness.

II Secrets of longevity

Some of this is not all that feasible but ideally -

-Triple paint Water Line, Keel, Rudder, Keel Hull connection and around all metal, especially running gear

-stay away from stagnant bulkheads

-away from 2 + Knott current, T heads

-rotate Boat monthly if slip has a single finger pier to alternate sunlight

-Diver should use brushes NEVER pads -unless in the paint's final stages

-Move away from large vessels that are never cleaned

-barnacles begat barnacles

- Power cords in water, boats that burn zinc can also burn copper in paint

- Don’t allow silt to build up past 1 ft down. Slime algae can grow on virtually new paint and barnacles grow on slime

- Use better paint. The cost for the duration is worth it.

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