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Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint
Easy-to-apply ablative fights bottom growth without build-up
The ideal combination of high-speed performance and durability with environmental responsiveness. This high-copper content ablative, multi-season antifouling paint uses water to effectively transfer the paint to your boat. The end result is multi-season protection with easy clean-up and minimal odor. Hydrocoat is formulated with a 40% cuprous oxide and is tough enough to withstand frequent trailering, launching and beaching. Environmentally friendly Hydrocoat is used by Sea-Ray on all their new boats. Gallons only.
- Type: Water-based ablative
- Recommended Usage: Fiberglass boats, dry stored and trailered boats
- Biocide: 40% Cuprous Oxide
- Additives: None
- Number of Coats Recommended: Three
- Coverage: 430sq.ft./gal.
- Drying Time: Overcoat 1-6hrs; launch; 12-48hrs.
- Thinner: Water
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (8)
- Protects well (5)
- Antifouling properties (3)
- Easy clean-up (3)
- Visually pleasing (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Heavy fouling areas (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4), Advanced (3)
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Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
Painted 28ft/9'9" hull with 1 can, giving 3 coats along the water line, to just under hull as this is the only real fouling area here in Michigan.
Couldn't be happier with ease of application, easy cleanup, barely any discernable smell at all and certainly not offensive or bothersome.
So nice to not have worrys over eating plastic pan liner, rollers, etc. I will used Hydrocoat as long as they make it. Water based was the right choice.
Pros
- Easy to Apply
- Easy to clean off
- Good coverage ability
- Lasted longer than others
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
Painted the bottom of my boat with ease. Cleaned up easy. Will buy again.
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
I have had the paint does peel offin spots. Surface was good so there was no reason not to have good adhesion
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Protects Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
I have used Hydrocoat on my sailboat for five years. It protects well, is easy to apply, and the cleanup of this water-based ablative paint is as easy as it gets.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast application
- Protects Well
- Visually Pleasing
Cons
- Tend to drip
Best Uses
Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
After cleaning the bottom I applied in 60 deg indoor envir. Dries very fast - so watch where you stopped. Great coverage, a little more liquid than expected - tends to drip off roller or brush. Easy water cleanup with good enviromental instructions. Half gallon covered a 32 ft Maxum.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Protects Well
- Weather Proof
Cons
- Messy
Best Uses
- Outdoor
Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
Good to put on. Still messy job overall. No issues in cleaning up.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Protects Well
- Visually Pleasing
- Weather Proof
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
We paint the bottom of our sailboat every other year. This paint continues to protect the hull through 2 seasons.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Protects Well
- Visually Pleasing
- Weather Proof
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
I would not use anything else! Goes on easy, cleans up in a snap with soap and water.
Pros
- Antifouling properties
- Color retention
- Durable
- Easy clean-up
Cons
Best Uses
- Fiberglas Surfaces
- Heavy fouling areas
Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
I've been using Hydrocoat for 15 years, its the greatest product ever! It cleans up with soap and water, doesn't smell and applies like a dream! Everyone should use Hydrocoat!
Pros
- Antifouling properties
- Color retention
- Durable
- Easy clean-up
- Easy to use
Cons
- Costs more than it should
Best Uses
- Heavy fouling areas
Comments about Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Paint:
This is a good medium grade and easy to use ablative paint. I typically put on one thin coat per season and that works well for me. I plan on using this product again.
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