Surface Prep
This must be removed from a new hull before bottom paint is applied.
What is Wax/Mold Release
The individual responsible for wearing their PPE during the preparation & application of an antifouling coating.
Who is the worker?
An advantage of this paint, is that it can be applied over most other paints. (q)
What is a modified epoxy coating?
Improper use of this tool can lead to large gouges in the surface of a vessel (ss)
What is a scrapper?
This hard-shelled organism is common on boat bottoms and can damage gel coat.
What is a Barnacle
This practice should be avoided on FRP because the process will create large pinholes.(q)
What is Sandblasting?
Wearing Gloves, & Disposable coveralls helps keep this from happening with Antifouling dust & paints (ss)
What is being absorbed into the skin?
This type of paint features biocide that is chemically linked to a binder. (q)
What is a copolymer?
These keep contaminates from entering the body through the eyes. (ss)
What are Safety Glasses/Goggles
Where you can look if for First Aid responses, recommended personal safety precautions, and chemical information about the Anti-fouling products you're using.
What is an SDS
This is an option if anti-fouling paint is glazing to a sanding disk (q/ss)
What is a Coarser grit?
This practice should be done when dry sanding a boat to prevent staining of decks and other boats. (q)
What is Shrouding
This must be assessed before switching to a new antifouling coating on a hull.
What is compatibility?
This is the recommended spray equipment for anti-fouling large hull >40' (q)
What is an airless/ air-assist airless spray gun.
This must be checked before preparing a new hull for anti-fouling. (q)
What is the manufacturer's warranty
This practice is used when coatings are flaking off the hull, there is an obvious incompatibility with previous coatings, or there is an excessive build up of paint. (ss)
What is stripping off the old paint?
This must be done with removed antifouling to ensure it does not leach into the environment surrounding the boatyard. There are often regulations in place to aid in this process.
What is proper disposal?
The purpose of this is to kill or repel organisms. (q)
What is Biocide?
This common tool is used to apply paint in many antifouling jobs. It is important to clean the spinning part after each job so that it can be reused on a future project.
What is a roller?
This coating is used on a highly competitive racing boat that is not in the water for a full season. (q/ss)
What is Non-stick (silicone or Teflon type).
A result of improper preparation.
What is Poor Adhesion?
What is a Respirator? (ss)
This multi layered step helps stop water migration into the laminate of an FRP boat. It is not recommended on boats that have their paints stripped after being in service for several years. It can also be used to apply copper based paints onto Aluminium hulls. (ss)
What is a Barrier Coating?
This should be used to check gel coat hardness before you use a chemical stripper. (ss)
What is a Barcol impressor?
This element will severely damage an aluminum hull (q)
What is Copper