Aqua-One Performance Ablative
With its environmentally-friendly, water-based formula, Aqua-One dries fast for a shorter time to launch.
Interlux Aqua-One performance ablative is a water-based antifouling paint that delivers solid protection against all types of marine fouling. As an ablative paint, Aqua-One wears away with use, which reduces paint build-up and the need for sanding between applications.
Water-based Aqua One lacks the heavy solvent smell of solvent-based bottom paints and is easy to clean-up with soap and water. Aqua One has an indefinite launch window so you can paint and launch on your schedule. In addition to gallon sizes, Aqua-One is also offered in 3-gallon pails (Black or Blue) for large jobs and for convenient boatyard use. Aqua-One can be applied on powerboat and sailboat fiberglass, wood and primed metal hulls. Do not use on aluminum. Offered in Red, Green, Blue and Black.
Key Features
- Environmentally-friendly, water-based formula
- No heavy solvent smell
- Easy application and clean-up
- Compatible over most antifouling paints
- Controlled wearing minimizes build-up for less sanding at haulout
- Dries fast for reduced time to launch
Physical Data
- Type: Water-based ablative
- Finish: Matte
- Available colors: Blue, Green, Red, Black
- Components: 1
- Curing mechanism: Solvent Release
- Solids by Volume: 36%
- Coverage: 375sq. ft. /gal.
- VOC: 240 grams/liter (Max)
- Active ingredients: 65% Cuprous Oxide
- Flash point: 98°F Degree
Application
- Application Method: Brush, roller, airless, or conventional spray
- Number of coats recommended: 2-3 by brush/roller. 3 coats (first thinned)
- Wet Film Thickness: 3.3 mils
- Dry Film Thickness: 1.5 mils
- Applicator: High-quality short nap roller (maximum 3/8” nap)
- Application temperature Min. /Max. Range: 41°F/95°F
- Thinner: Water. Thin no more than 10%
Drying Times*(Hours)
| Drying | @59°F | @73°F | @95°F |
|---|---|---|---|
| To touch | 1-1/2 hr. | 1-1/2 hr. | 30min. |
| To recoat | 5 hr. | 4 hr. | 2 hr. |
| To launch | 8 hr. | 6 hr. | 6 hr. |
*The above dry times are minimums. May be recorded 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 and to view available colors,see the Aqua-One Data sheet.
NOTE: Manufacturer data sheets are subject to revision. Linked data sheets are believed to be accurate at the time of publication.
