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Message 10 of 10
Posted by member Robert Sneddon on Wednesday 16 March 2022

Hi Kenny
Had a look at Gael Force and talked to some people at James Watt Dock. Good reports. So ordered some up and will try this season and see how it goes.
Will post the results.
Best wishes
Robert

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Message 9 of 10
Posted by member Kenny Clark on Sunday 13 March 2022

Hi Robert,
I used International Cruiser 250 again. What I did do this time was use orbital sander with dust extractor to remove a few seasons of built-up coats of antifoul. Took quite a while to get perfectly smooth finish before 3 coats of Cruiser 250. I does look really good. Hoping I will get two seasons from all the effort.

It is expensive for 3Ltrs up to £95.00 which was not enough for 3 coats.

Looking to try something else next time. A fellow boater at marina suggested using Gailforce antifoul 2.5Ltrs. He only applies single coat every year. His 30ft boat was up on legs in boat shed next to mine - antifoul looked pretty good condition and clean for one coat.

Will try Gailforce product to see how it performs next time. Could be an option for you to try?.

Kenny

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Message 8 of 10
Posted by member Robert Sneddon on Saturday 12 March 2022

Thanks Tom.

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Message 7 of 10
Posted by member Tom Storey on Saturday 12 March 2022

Hi Robert,

My boat dries out in river mud amongst a vibrant community of swans so I’ve decided to try the non-biocidal route with Hempel’s Silic One or the new one if I can get it. Possibly not for everyone but I just don’t want to dump any more chemicals into the water.

I won’t get to it for another few weeks so possibly too late to be useful to you but I’ll report back anyway.

Tom

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Message 6 of 10
Posted by member Robert Sneddon on Friday 11 March 2022

Hello everyone
Once again the question of what Antifoul?
Getting ready for the new season and have decided to get all the old Antifoul professionally removed next week which to be fair is overdue.
So starting from a clean hull on the Family Pilot.
Had a look at previous posts from Kenny. Peter and others, and the multitude of online info however too many variables.
On a swing mooring in Millport, west coast of Scotland and it would appear that mussels are my biggest visitors with just a few other small crustaceans.
I have been using Precision AF self eroding from Duncans Chandlery in Glasgow which seems to keep the majority off but doesn’t fair well when removed and stored for the winter. Seems to be very prone to flaking when dry.
Suggestions very welcome.
Kind regards
Robert

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Message 5 of 10
Posted by member Kenny Clark on Sunday 11 February 2018

Peter,
Finish antifouling yesterday. Much easier job when working in boat shed.

Decided to stick with International product, which has served me well over last six seasons on Firth of Clyde. Changed to Cruiser 250 3ltr. As chandler said this was replacement for Cruiser Uno. Not cheap at £100.00.

Managed three coats to all leading edges and above waterline. Two coats to hull and trim tabs. Still had a bit left for touch up.

Hope to launch early March. Will be able to check performance after taking HP out in November.

Kenny

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Message 4 of 10
Posted by member Kenny Clark on Thursday 4 January 2018

Peter, Thanks for your comments. International's latest brochure does not have Cruiser 250 details. Chandler did manage to print off page from Akzo Nobel website stating this is a direct replacement product for Cruiser Uno EU. it looks like a rebranding of all antifouling trade names by International. Will compare C 250 with Hemel Tiger Extra range, as keen to retain same sky blue colour. Regards, Kenny

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Message 3 of 10
Posted by member Peter Cox on Wednesday 27 December 2017

Yachtmail's website is showing both International Cruiser Uno 3 ltr and International Cruiser 250 3ltr; from what you say, the latter would save you buying two tins if the website quantities are correct. The scrolling pictures on their home page say that 250 is replacing Uno but perhaps they still have old stocks of Uno.

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Message 2 of 10
Posted by member Peter Cox on Wednesday 27 December 2017

The best antifoul seems to vary by the geographical location of your home berth/mooring. It might be worth asking your neighbours or berth/mooring manager; if the chandler you mention is local, what do they sell most of? Before I changed to Coppercoat, I found that two thick coats of Tiger Extra lasted two years in Shotley Marina; most people here use it. There are cheap deals on the internet, for example Yachtmail.

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Posted by member Kenny Clark on Wednesday 27 December 2017

Hi, There has been change specification for my usual choice of antifouling. It is no longer produced, due to changes in EU regulations. I have been using International Cruiser Uno (3ltr) blue on Family Pilot 20 for past six seasons. No complaints really, it does what it says - one coat. The annual preparation does takes some time to get hull in proper condition for antifouling. Chandler is recommending International Cruiser 250 (2.5lt) which is manufacturer's replacement. £40 more expensive and I will need more than one tin. Not sure if this will perform as well? I would appreciate any feedback on products you have tried and tested for tidal conditions. Kenny

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