Why do you need to apply antifouling paint to your boat?
Applying an antifouling paint will prevent the attachment of fouling organisms, such as barnacles, weeds and slime, to the hull of your boat – a fouled hull can cause serious problems such as drag which reduces speed, increases fuel consumption and pollution, instability due to uneven fouling and damage and corrosion to the hull.
How do antifouling paints work?
Antifouling paints work by delivering a controlled, steady release of biocide (such as copper) from the paint surface into the microscopic layer of water next to the hull. It is this layer of biocide that stops the fouling from settling.
Selecting the right antifouling paint for my boat
When selecting a suitable antifouling paint you should consider the water you use the boat on (fresh or sea, temperate or tropical), the type of boat (fast, slow), type of hull material (wood, steel, aluminium, GRP fibreglass) and a paint that is compatible with the paint already on the hull.
