VC-17m High Performance Antifouling Paint
Clearance offer reflects an additional 50% off the lowest price for in-store pick up only.
Receive a manufacturer’s mail-in-rebate for up to 2 gallons or 2 quarts of Interlux products.
Eligible products: $20 rebate per gallon: Micron® 66®, Micron® Extra, Micron® CF, Micron® CSC, Micron WA; $10 rebate per gallon: Pacifica® Plus, ACT, Aqua-One, Ultra, Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua, Fiberglass Bottomkote® NT; $5 rebate per quart: VC®17m, VC®17m Extra, Cetol® Marine, Cetol® Marine Light, Cetol® Marine Natural Teak and Cetol® Marine Gloss
Valid February 1, 2018 — May 31, 2018
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Friction reducing, low drag, high performance antifouling paint
VC17m is a friction-reducing, low-drag, high-performance, antifouling paint formulated with a fluoro micro-additive resulting in a thin, super smooth racing finish. The applied thickness of VC17m Extra is eight times thinner than traditional paint, which virtually eliminates film build-up. Anti-fouling paints also help prevent the spread of invasive species. Use on power and sailboats to provide protection against zebra mussels, teredo worms, weed and algae found in freshwater or low fouling cold salt water.
Key features
- Drag reducing antifouling with a racing finish
- Anti-fouling with non-stick technology
- Smooth anti-fouling coating
- Boat speed increase by friction reducing
- Quick drying- paint and launch the same day
Physical Data
- Type: Thin Film
- Finish: Matte
- Available colors: Red, Blue, Original
- Components: 1
- Curing mechanism: Solvent Release
- Solids by Volume: 9.60 +/- 2%
- Coverage: 340sq.ft. /gal.
- VOC: 732grams/liter (Max) (as supplied and applied)
- Active ingredients: Cuprous oxide
- Flash point: None
Application
- Application Method: Brush, roller, conventional spray
- Number of coats recommended: 2-3
- Dry Film Thickness: 0.4 mils
- Wet Film Thickness: 4.9 mils wet
- Applicator: High-quality short nap roller (maximum 3/8” nap)
- Application temperature: Min. /Max. Range: 95° F. Min/45°F. Max
- Thinner: V172
Drying times*(Minutes)
| Drying | @50°F | @73°F | @95°F |
|---|---|---|---|
| To touch | 5 Min. | 3 Min. | 2 Min. |
| To recoat | 10 Min. | 10 Min. | 10 Min. |
| To launch | 20 Min. | 15 Min. | 10 Min. |
*The above dry times are minimums. May be recoated after the minimum time shown. There is no maximum dry time before launching.
Get the right amount of paint:
| Boat Type | Bottom Paint |
|---|---|
| 10' Dinghy | 1 qt. |
| 14' Outboard | 1-2 qt. |
| 18' Runabout | 2 qt. |
| 20' Sailboat | 3 qt. |
| 24' Runabout | 3-4 qt. |
| 30' Sailboat | 1.5 gal. |
| 32' Cruiser | 1.5-2 gal. |
| 36' Auxiliary | 2 gal. |
| 40' Cruiser | 2.5 gal. |
| 45' Sailboat | 3-3.5 gal |
| 50' Sportfisher | 4+ gal. |
Another way to determine bottom paint quantity is to estimate the approximate surface area of the hull below the waterline, using the following formula:
Length x Beam x .75 = Approximate underwater surface area in square feet.
Each paint has a “theoretical coverage” area, but most paints require at least two coats, so you can expect actual coverage to be no greater than half of the theoretical value.
More information
For detailed application instructions see the VC -17 Interlux Data Sheet.
NOTE:Manufacturer data sheets are subject to revision. Linked data sheets are believed to be accurate at the time of publication.
