Dewax with no Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): The mold-release wax must be removed from new hulls. Apply Pettit’s Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep 92 with a short-nap roller to a 5-by-5-foot area. Scrub ...

Selecting the right anti-fouling bottom paint will increase ­efficiency throughout your season and keep your overall maintenance costs down as well. Looking at the big picture, you should consider ...

If barnacles, slime and plant growth gain a foothold on your boat’s bottom, performance will suffer. Your best line of defense: antifouling paints. These come in a variety of types to suit different ...

Hundreds of years ago, sailors realized the benefits of using copper to reduce marine growth on wooden ship hulls. Before copper, hulls fouled rapidly, reducing speed and inviting marine worms to ...

Research and real world feedback from competitive sailors confirms that the best bottom paint systems largely depend on geographic location. Differences in temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and ...

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Folks who want to enjoy the local lake or coastline or just like to fish on a budget can easily do so with an aluminum boat. Even though aluminum boats are quick to register and relatively simple to ...

Sprucing up your aluminum boat with a fresh coat of paint is a great way of personalizing your boat, but paint is also important for protecting your boat. The right paint can prevent corrosion and UV ...