Quick Summary
TotalBoat Water-Based Inflatable Boat Antifouling Paint is a gray, single-season ablative coating for use below the waterline on inflatable boats. The water-based formula contains 25.5% cuprous oxide and is described for Hypalon, PVC, fiberglass, and rubber surfaces.
Key Details
| Detail | Product information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Type and color | Water-based, single-season ablative antifouling paint in gray. |
| Biocide | Contains 25.5% cuprous oxide (copper). |
| Listed surfaces | Hypalon, PVC, fiberglass, and rubber; apply below the waterline. |
| Application | Apply 1 to 2 coats by foam or 3/16-inch nap roller, chip or foam brush, or spray. Thin with up to 10% water. |
| Drying and cleanup | Dries in as little as 2 hours. Clean up with soap and water. |
| Coverage | One quart covers most standard 8-foot to 10-foot inflatable boats with 2 thin coats. |
What to Compare Before Buying
Check that the boat’s below-waterline surface is among the listed materials and that the paint is appropriate for its use. Do not use it on aluminum.
Use the coverage estimate as a guide for most standard 8-foot to 10-foot boats with 2 thin coats. Boat size and the planned number of coats matter when deciding whether one quart is enough.
How It Works
The ablative coating gradually wears away as the boat moves through salt, fresh, or brackish water, exposing fresh copper biocide. The paint is described as helping prevent barnacles, slime, algae, and weeds. It is also described as not cracking or flaking when an inflatable boat is deflated and rolled.
Setup and Correct Use
Apply 1 to 2 coats using one of the listed application methods. If thinning is needed, use no more than 10% water. Drying can take as little as 2 hours; check the product label for any application or launch timing directions. The paint can be applied ahead of the season, with no maximum dry time before launch stated.
Soap and water are specified for cleanup. Follow the product label for safe handling and application instructions.
Important Limitations
This paint is not for aluminum. Its stated coverage is an estimate for most standard 8-foot to 10-foot inflatable boats with 2 thin coats, not a guarantee for every boat or application.
Before You Decide
Confirm the surface material, below-waterline use, and coverage needed for the planned coats. Check the label for handling and launch directions before application.
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