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Some masking tapes work better with certain lacquers and varnishes. In testing for problems, Practical Sailor ranked 8 different tapes for how cleanly they pulled off after use.
[Practical Sailor, December 1, 2004]
A line of environmentally friendly bottom paints, some of them developed for the U.S. Navy. Generates its own supply of biocide with visible light by converting dissolved oxygen into peroxides.
[E Paint Company, East Falmouth, MA, USA]
A non-toxic barrier that wipes on clear, maintaining original boat color. Makes it easier to clean off algae, barnacles, and other organisms. An alternative to anti-fouling paint or can be applied over it.
[ITW Philadelphia Resins, Montgomeryville, PA, USA]
With 19 types of Interlux anti-fouling coatings, it′s a good thing they have detailed product descriptions, as well as a Boat Painter′s Guide with tips on choosing and applying the paints..
[International Paint Inc., Union, NJ, USA]
Lots of different bottom paints for various hull materials and conditions.
[Pettit Marine Paints, USA]
Water-based low-copper ablative antifouling paint that was developed for fish farm docks where of its environmental friendliness.
[Flexdel Corp., Lakewood, NJ, USA]
Solution of hydrochloric acid removes algae, scum and marine growth from hull, outboard, propeller, and other underwater structures.
[ITW Philadelphia Resins, Montgomeryville, PA, USA]
Maker of Sea Hawk bottom paints. Warranted against barnacle growth for one year.
[New Nautical Coatings, Inc., Clearwater, FL, USA]
Wide range of anti-fouling paints made variously from cuprous oxide, algaecide, copper, TBT, tin, and tin-based copolymer.
[Sea Hawk Premium Yacht Finishes, Clearwater, FL, USA]
Makes adjustable or fixed-length legs that can be rigged from the boat′s upper topsides to hold the boat upright as the tide goes out. Useful for bottom painting or repairs or for mooring/anchoring in tidal waters.
[The Yacht Leg and Cradle Company Ltd., Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, UK]
The unavoidable truth is that most of every gallon of bottom paint manufactured - especially soft paints - ends up in our rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Don Casey
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