Boat antifoul in Mandurah

Antifoul is a special paint for the bottom of your boat that stops barnacles, weed and slime from growing on it. Without it, a boat kept in the water quickly becomes a floating reef, which slows you down, burns more fuel and can damage your engine.

For boats kept in the water (a pen, mooring or canal jetty), usually every 12 to 18 months. Boats that live on a trailer, boat lift or in dry storage often don't need antifoul at all, because the hull dries out between trips. Not sure? Give us a call and we'll take a look.

Growth on the hull creates drag, so you use noticeably more fuel and lose speed. Marine growth can also block your engine's cooling water intakes and cause overheating and expensive damage. A clean hull helps stop the spread of marine pests too.

It depends on your hull (fibreglass, aluminium or timber), how fast your boat goes, how often you use it and where you keep it. We use International paints and will recommend the right product for your boat as part of your quote.

Yes, with the right paint. Standard copper-based antifoul must never go directly on aluminium, because it causes galvanic corrosion that eats away at the metal. Aluminium hulls need a compatible antifoul and the correct primer system, and we make sure your boat gets the right one.

Often, yes, if the old paint is in good condition and compatible with the new paint. Some paint types don't mix. If we don't know what's on there, we apply a barrier primer first so the new coat sticks properly.