Boat bottom paint (antifouling) keeps marine growth off your hull. These guides cover choosing the right type, applying it correctly, removing old coats, and staying on the right side of environmental rules.
Boat bottom paint—antifouling—is the coating that keeps algae, barnacles, and other marine growth from taking hold on your hull below the waterline. Get it right and your boat runs faster, burns less fuel, and stays healthy between haul-outs. Get it wrong and you are back in the yard within months. This guide walks through everything…
Boaters have been trying to protect the running gear of their boats using antifouling paints for years. However, keeping antifouling coatings on turning blades and shaft that are under big loads and in permanent turbulence is not possible. The ultimate solution to this dilemma is the use of foul release products that rather than fighting…
Hauling a boat out of the water and storing it in a safe yard is a great way to protect the vessel against potential storm damage. This idle time is also perfect for repairs and preventative maintenance. To do this most effectively, consider three points: First, plan for repairs by making a list ahead of…
Boatyards throughout the Caribbean offer everything from routine maintenance to extensive haul-out facilities and services for sail and power boaters. Here’s a sample of ‘What’s New’ in yards on a number of islands.
My boat used to be green—that is, until I painted it blue. But I’m talking about the environmental green