Thanks dlochner for the authoritative link that explains Fstbttms perspective. It probably also explains why the Seahawk Biocop TF seemed to work well here. I certainly don't want to use a banned product with the effects that are attributed to the TBT so now I am on the hunt for a good performing semi-hard ablative for use here in Beaufort SC. I had miserable performance from the Micron 66 so that is out of the mix for me. Anybody out there with some good paint experiences in the South Carolina, Georgia, Northern Florida Atlantic Coastal regions? And yes, I know this is another " best anchor" or "your boat - your choice" question.
I may go with removing the ablative down to the barrier coat that I had put on 5 years ago and starting over with a hard paint since I leave the boat in the water all year. As I understand it, if I chose to go to an ablative after the hard paint is no longer effective I can apply an ablative over the hard paint but not visa-versa.
Fstbttms, is my understanding that I can apply an ablative over the hard paint after it is no longer effective (at least 2 years or so I hoep) correct? I know our local conditions dictate what works best here so I'm asking around here but any perspective you have would be appreciated.
Also, it seems getting what is left of the Seahawk Biocop tf off the bottom may be an problem in itself? It seems that Seahawk is still selling the Biocop tf but it may have been reformulated after the litigation?