VC-Offshore Hard-Vinyl Antifouling Bottom Paint
Hard Vinyl antifouling paint for racing, sailing and performance power boats
For racing sailboats and powerboats, this thin-film antifouling paint is formulated to reduce friction and drag. When applied, VC Offshore immediately produces a hard, super-smooth racing finish. VC Offshore combines Biolux technology and metallic copper to provide complete protection in freshwater and in low-fouling saltwater. Great for use on inflatables.
Key Features
- Low friction finish for racing, sailing and power boats
- Fluoro microadditive results in low resistance for increased performance
- Reduction in fuel emissions and maintained speed at less power
- Hard, smooth finish can be burnished to a very low profile
Physical Data
- Type: Hard-Vinyl
- Finish: Matte
- Available colors: Red, Blue, Black, Baltoplate Grey
- Components: 1
- Curing mechanism: Solvent Release
- Solids by volume: 40%
- Coverage: 300sq.ft. /gallon
- VOC: 524 grams/liter (Max) (as supplied and applied)
- Active ingredients: 20.35% Cuprous Oxide
- Flash point: None
Application
- Application Method: Brush, roller, conventional spray, airless spray
- Number of coats recommended: 3 Bare Wood: 4 Coats ( first thinned)
- Dry Film Thickness: 2 mils dry
- Wet Film Thickness: 5 mils wet
- Applicator: High-quality short nap roller (maximum 3/8” nap)
- Application temperature: Min. /Max. Range: 85° F. Min/50°F. Max
- Thinner: VC 172, Model 405993
Drying Times*(Hours)
| Drying | @50°F | @73°F | @95°F |
|---|---|---|---|
| To touch | 3 hr. | 2 hr. | 1 hr. |
| To recoat | 12 hr. | 6 hr. | 4 hr. |
| To launch | 16 hr. | 12 hr. | 8 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 see the VC Offshore data sheet.
NOTE: Manufacturer data sheets are subject to revision. Linked data sheets are believed to be accurate at the time of publication.
