I am a new boat owner 1995 Oceanis 351 - based in Turkey - the hull and keel needs to re-antifouling - boat spends 6 months in and 6 out - previous hull paint looks to be ablative type - steel keel is different as it is not encapsulated - any suugestions on what brands / paint types/preparation/primers and experiences would be most appreciated.
Antifouling options for Oceanis 351
- Thread starter ibloxam
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What brand to use really depends on the area you sail, so your best option is to ask around and see what the rest boat owners use and if they are happy. Paints are either soft (self polishing or whatever they are called) that the more you use the boat the cleaner will be and hard where you can actually dive and scrap it (easy to do in the Med).
Now since you are a new owner, unless you want to remove everything and start with epoxy paint, primer, antifoul, it will be a good idea to at leat remove as much as possible from the old antifouling paint, apply a layer of primer and then two layers of antifouling paint (the one you will choose).
Now since you are a new owner, unless you want to remove everything and start with epoxy paint, primer, antifoul, it will be a good idea to at leat remove as much as possible from the old antifouling paint, apply a layer of primer and then two layers of antifouling paint (the one you will choose).
In my opinion, because the boat is 18 years old, it would be worth media blasting the hull and starting over. Recoat with Interprotect especially since the iron keel has no barrier coat. Then decide what to use for bottom paint. That way you won't have concerns about paint compatibility not knowing what has already been used. It's an expense, but worth it inthe long run.
Whatever paint you choose, know that it will likely need to be an ablative as hard paints typically cannot withstand prolonged exposure to air.