Gemini 105Mc Owner’s Manual
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Assorted Paint And Environmental Questions Below
How many coats of antifouling paint do I need for complete
protection?
For complete protection throughout the boating season,
two full coats of antifouling paint are recommended. For
multi-seasonal protection with ablative antifoulings, three
or more coats are recommended, with an extra coat on
high wear areas such as the waterline and leading edges.
Since each coat of paint is only around two thousandths of
an inch thick, it is vitally important to apply the correct
number of coats.
Sometimes I hear stories of freshly painted hulls fouling.
Why does this happen?
Antifouling paints in general, perform admirably even when
faced with overwhelming fouling pressure. Early fouling is
often attributed to silt or slime clogging the pores of the
antifouling paint reducing its efficacy. This is why it is im-
portant to maximize the service life of the antifouling paint
by lightly scrubbing periodically to remove slime or dirt
accumulations.
How long will the antifouling paint last?
This depends on several factors, not the least of which are
the choice of paint and location of the boat. Two coats of a
weaker paint applied to a boat in a high fouling area will
most likely not prevent fouling for the entire season. It is
important to match the paint with the boat location. When
the proper paint is chosen, two coats should last the entire
boating season. safety and safe procedures while harvest-
ing geoducks.
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