Best bottom of boat paint
As a boat owner you know the struggle of keeping your boat in its best shape. The fact that your boat will sit in water, where it will be subject to the elements, and a population of various sea creatures, only complicates matters. The best way to maintain your boat, and to protect it from the corrosive effects of Mother Nature, is by using the right boat paints, also referred to as anti-fouling, boat bottom or ablative paint.
These paints serve two crucial functions. First, cosmetically, these paints will simply keep your boat looking good and brand new. Secondly, and most importantly, they physically protect your boat from damage caused by things such as salt wate,r and they prevent the growth of aquatic organisms (aka aquatic
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TotalBoat Alumipaint (best for aluminum boats & pontoon boats)
Now that we’ve talked about bottom paint for fiberglass boats, it’s time we talk about protecting aluminum boats. Not all biocides are good to use with aluminum. This is due to the copper (cuprous oxide) often found in traditional boat paints. Basically, aluminum and copper don’t mix well. For a long time, tin based paints were used for aluminum boats, but now that these paints are banned, what is the best way to protect an aluminum boat? We think TotalBoat Alumipaint AF Aluminum and Pontoon Boat Bottom Paint is great choice.
Alumipaint uses a special blend of Zinc and Econea to create a biocide that is potent and fully safe for aluminum boats. It is also environmentally friendly, and works in both fresh and salt water. This copper free antifouling paint can be easily applied and offers protection with only 1 or 2 coats. You will need to use a primer to use this paint successfully, as is the case with all aluminum paints.
Pros
Environmentally safe
Econea and Zinc Biocide
Copper free for full compatibly with all aluminum boats
Cons
You will need to purchase primer
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Why is a starfish so slow but never has tiny particles like algae and barnicles on it? The answer is pedicellariae. Pedicellariae are the spikes on starfish. They engulf algae and barnicles before they can attach to the starfish. We’re designing a boat paint that is able to mimic the functions of pedicellariae. Boat paint has been affecting aquatic habitats for thousands of years and counting. Scientists have tried changing the ingredients but no matter what they try, species of animals have been harmed. Many of us just leave the dirty work of choosing bottom paint for our vessel to our local boat repair yard. This is a good choice, since most yards know just what type of paint is best. We should be aware of available choices and what bottom paints are environmentally friendly. This would create a non-harmful way of keeping your boat bottom in good shape.
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