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Keep persistent crustaceans at bay with antifouling paint 08/02/12
Crustaceans are not the most discerning traveller that lives in the world’s oceans, far from it. If you own a boat, they’ll attach themselves to it, and cling on, if undisturbed, for the foreseeable future. Getting rid of barnacles and other organisms is a tricky task once they’ve bedded in. As with most of life’s little dilemmas, prevention is better than the cure, so coat your hull in antifouling paint to stop these little freeloaders in their tracks before they find their feet.
The build up of organic matter on the hull of your boat is not simply a vanity concern, as, let’s face it, unless there’s a prolific diving school in the local area, no one’s going to be looking at the bottom of your boat anyway. For most boat owners performance is a far greater concern. It’s a simple case of hydrodynamics. The greater the number of organisms attached to the bottom of your boat, the larger the drag, slowing down the boat and reducing efficiency. By using antifouling paint you won’t give those barnacles the chance to slow you down!
A more worrying consequence of overfriendly barnacles could leave you seriously out of pocket. Over time, as they swell in size the amount of damage they can cause to the hull of a boat increases drastically, until it eventually reaches a point where the very integrity of your hull will be compromised.
Here at Marine Scene we supply a wide range of antifouling paints to boat owners up and down the UK. We can even provide the overalls so no antifouling paint ends up on your clothes. Perfect for boat owners who want to get the job done quickly, our range of antifouling paint allows you to paint and immerse in just one day.
Buy antifouling paint online from Marine Scene using our secure and prompt payment and delivery process.
The build up of organic matter on the hull of your boat is not simply a vanity concern, as, let’s face it, unless there’s a prolific diving school in the local area, no one’s going to be looking at the bottom of your boat anyway. For most boat owners performance is a far greater concern. It’s a simple case of hydrodynamics. The greater the number of organisms attached to the bottom of your boat, the larger the drag, slowing down the boat and reducing efficiency. By using antifouling paint you won’t give those barnacles the chance to slow you down!
A more worrying consequence of overfriendly barnacles could leave you seriously out of pocket. Over time, as they swell in size the amount of damage they can cause to the hull of a boat increases drastically, until it eventually reaches a point where the very integrity of your hull will be compromised.
Here at Marine Scene we supply a wide range of antifouling paints to boat owners up and down the UK. We can even provide the overalls so no antifouling paint ends up on your clothes. Perfect for boat owners who want to get the job done quickly, our range of antifouling paint allows you to paint and immerse in just one day.
Buy antifouling paint online from Marine Scene using our secure and prompt payment and delivery process.
