TBT (tin) bottom paint

[Don S/V ILLusion]

Does anyone know where to purchase this in the U.S.?ps - I know it's bad for mother nature and not accpetable for use on small boats.

 

[Landsend]

If we told you, we'd have to shoot you.

It hasn't been made in over ten years.

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

the ultimate pollution penalty...

thanks for the warning Landsend but it that actually true?My understanding is that it is still formulated for use in the U.S by large (i.e., huge) vessels and also imported from other countries to be sold here.Not true?

 

[Rich Stidger]

Psst, Don, I'll be your bodyguard if you share....

with me.Personally, I'd love to have just enough to do my prop and shaft. The low-test stuff that is sold (at the moment) seems to be adequate for the hull, but the running gear is an entirely different story.

 

[Don12364]

Is it Legal?

Here in the UK it is an offence to use the stuff. Maybe also an offence to even own some. I liked the clear version for boottoppings but this is not available in copper based antifouling paints.

 

[SweetTrade]

here

Must be put on and bought by a linensed professional. Hope it helps

 

[Fred]

I haven't bought any lately but

a couple of years ago it was available as outdrive paint for aluminium inboard outdrives. Small cans big price.