Here are two approaches to ensuring good adhesion with no blistering: •Clean and de-wax the hull as noted in the steps above using 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep, D-95 Dewaxer, or 120 Brushing Thinner.

Dewax with no Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): The mold-release wax must be removed from new hulls. Apply Pettit’s Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep 92 with a short-nap roller to a 5-by-5-foot area. Scrub ...

Selecting the right anti-fouling bottom paint will increase ­efficiency throughout your season and keep your overall maintenance costs down as well. Looking at the big picture, you should consider ...

A friend who has a boatyard was talking about the advantages of using some of the newer-technology bottom paints on the market. As a facility owner, he is constantly under the scrutiny of regulating ...

Hardly a month goes by that I don’t have a paintbrush in my hand. Whether it’s the house, barn, car or motorcycle, it seems something always needs painting. For boat owners, that’s especially true. In ...

Research and real world feedback from competitive sailors confirms that the best bottom paint systems largely depend on geographic location. Differences in temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and ...