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    Underwater Coatings

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    Lasting Protection

    Superior Underwater Coatings

    Dive into a world of unparalleled protection with our advanced underwater coatings designed to shield your vessel’s submerged parts from the ravages of marine life and corrosion. Our range of innovative solutions ensures that whether you are cruising through the open seas or docked at a marina, your boat’s performance remains optimal. Embrace a new standard of excellence and let our expertly formulated coatings become the invisible guardian of your aquatic adventures.

    Tailored Solutions

    A Coating for Every Need

    Discover a bespoke range of underwater coatings, each meticulously crafted to meet the unique demands of different boat types and marine environments. From traditional antifouling to advanced foul-release formulas, we’ve got your underwater assets covered. Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures that every nautical mile you traverse is backed by the best protection available, keeping your vessel’s performance sleek and efficient.

    Proven Efficacy

    Trusted by Mariners Worldwide

    Set sail with confidence, knowing that our underwater coatings have been rigorously tested and trusted by mariners across the globe. With decades of industry experience, we’ve fine-tuned our formulas to offer unbeatable protection against fouling and corrosion. Our coatings stand as a testament to our dedication to excellence, ensuring that your vessel remains in peak condition, ready to conquer the high seas.

    Propspeed

    Propspeed stands out in the marine industry as a groundbreaking foul-release coating, specifically designed to protect all underwater metals from marine growth and corrosion. This unique solution ensures that your vessel’s running gear remains in pristine condition, enhancing boat performance and significantly reducing fuel and operational costs.

    For over two decades, Propspeed has been the preferred choice for boat owners worldwide, consistently delivering unparalleled results. Its effectiveness in maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the vessel’s running gear, alongside ensuring its optimal functionality, has been proven time and time again. The all-in-one protective formula offers a robust defense against the harsh marine environment, ensuring the sustained value of your investment.

    • All-In-One Protection: Provides comprehensive defense against marine growth and corrosion for all underwater metals.
    • Superior Adhesion: Ensures strong, long-lasting adhesion to metals, setting Propspeed apart from other products in the market.
    • Multi-Season Defense: A durable solution offering protection for underwater metal assets for 12-24 months.
    • Biocide-Free: A foul-release coating, not antifoul, which prevents marine growth through physical means rather than chemicals.
    • High-Performance System: Trusted globally for over 21 years, Propspeed is the original and industry-leading foul-release system.
    • Enhanced Boat Performance: Regular application of Propspeed leads to improved boat performance, reduced fuel consumption, and lower operational costs.
    • Sustained Investment Value: Protecting your boat’s running gear with Propspeed ensures the sustained value of your investment.
    • Proven Effectiveness: With a track record spanning over two decades, Propspeed has consistently delivered top-notch results for boat owners worldwide.

    The secret behind Propspeed’s success lies in its superior adhesion to metals and its ability to provide a long-lasting solution. When applied and maintained correctly, Propspeed’s innovative coating technology protects underwater metal assets for an impressive 12-24 months. Unlike traditional antifoul coatings, Propspeed is biocide-free, relying on physical means to reduce fouling. This creates a surface that is incredibly difficult for marine organisms to adhere to, ensuring your boat’s running gear remains clean and efficient.

    Trusted globally for over 21 years, Propspeed has set the industry standard for foul-release systems, outperforming competitors and securing its position as the original and best performing solution in the market.

    Copper Coat

    Coppercoat stands out in the marine industry as a premier antifouling solution, combining a specially formulated solvent-free water-based epoxy resin with 99% pure copper. Every litre of this innovative resin is enriched with 2 kilos of ultra-fine copper, pushing the boundaries of legal limits and ensuring Coppercoat’s position as the most potent copper-based antifouling available. This unique formulation exposes a maximum amount of active copper to deter marine life more effectively than any other product in the market.

    Unlike other manufacturers that offer a variety of antifouling products catering to different boat types and locations, Coppercoat offers a one-size-fits-all solution. This hard-wearing version is packed with the maximum amount of copper allowed by law, ensuring unparalleled protection in virtually all marine conditions. Whether it’s high-powered motor boats, racing craft, commercial vessels, or leisure boats that are used less frequently, Coppercoat stands up to the challenge, providing lasting protection.

    • Maximum Copper Content: Each litre of Coppercoat contains 2 kilos of 99% pure copper, offering unparalleled antifouling protection.
    • One Powerful Formula: Unlike other brands, Coppercoat provides a single, hard-wearing version suitable for all types of boats and conditions.
    • Environmentally Friendly: As a non-leaching product, Coppercoat is less harmful to marine ecosystems than many of its competitors.
    • Decades of Protection: When applied correctly, Coppercoat can resist marine growth for over 10 years, providing long-term value.
    • Prevents Osmosis and Corrosion: The epoxy not only delivers antifouling properties but also helps prevent osmosis in GRP crafts and offers additional protection against corrosion in steel vessels.
    • Non-Conductive: The resin insulates each copper particle, resulting in a final coating that is inert and does not contribute to electrolysis problems or cathodic decay in steel or aluminium crafts.

    Coppercoat’s unique properties extend beyond its antifouling capabilities. Classified as non-leaching, it offers an environmentally friendly alternative to other self-eroding antifouling products. Its effectiveness continues year after year, with treatments resisting weed and barnacle growth for a decade or more when applied correctly.

    Coppercoat has undergone rigorous testing and has received approval from the Health and Safety Executive, complying with UK, EU, and International Maritime Organisation (IMO) laws and regulations. Upon immersion in sea water, the exposed copper powder in Coppercoat transforms into cuprous oxide, a potent antifouling agent. As the surface continues to degrade, it turns into cupric hydrochloride, which is easily washed away by the movement of the boat, taking any accumulated silt or slime with it. This natural cleaning process reveals a fresh copper-rich surface, ready to continue the cycle of protection.

    Traditional Anti Fouling

    Traditional anti-fouling methods have stood the test of time, evolving from the early 1700s practice of adhering thin sheets of copper to a boat’s hull to the modern application of copper-based paints. This method remains the most popular choice among boat owners for its proven effectiveness in slowing down the fouling process caused by prolonged water exposure.

    Traditional anti-fouling works by releasing biocides, predominantly copper, which deter marine growth and keep the boat’s underside smoother for longer periods. This not only preserves the vessel’s performance but also aids in fuel efficiency and overall maintenance. Whether you’re preparing for the start of the sailing season or looking to apply a fresh coat to a newly acquired vessel, traditional anti-fouling is a reliable option to consider.

    • Proven Effectiveness: Traditional anti-fouling has a long history of successfully protecting boats from marine growth.
    • Fuel Efficiency: A smoother hull leads to better fuel efficiency and smoother sailing.
    • Expert Application: Trust Poole Boat Sales and Repairs’ experienced team for a precise and effective anti-fouling application.
    • Seasonal Preparation: Ideal for both seasonal touch-ups and fresh applications on new acquisitions.
    • Preserving Tradition: Embrace centuries of maritime protection tradition, enhanced with modern techniques.

    Opting for traditional anti-fouling methods means choosing a solution that has been refined over centuries, ensuring a level of trust and reliability unmatched by newer alternatives. However, it’s crucial to apply these products correctly to achieve the best results, and that’s where Poole Boat Sales and Repairs steps in. Our experienced team is well-versed in the intricacies of traditional anti-fouling applications, ensuring a meticulous and even coat to maximise the benefits for your vessel.

    By entrusting us with your boat’s anti-fouling needs, you are not just getting a service; you are gaining access to centuries of maritime tradition, expertly applied with modern precision.

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