Trinidad Antifouling Bottom Paint
High copper load for extreme fouling conditions
Trinidad has earned its reputation over many years by providing excellent long-lasting protection in the toughest antifouling environments. A very high copper content in a hard epoxy base provide a durable and effective finish for both power and sailboats. A good choice for tropical and other warm waters with extreme fouling conditions.
Key Features
- Very high copper content
- Hard finish is easily burnished
- Severe results on extreme fouling conditions
- Meets VOC regulations at 330 gram per liter
Physical Data
- Type: Modified Epoxy/Rosin
- Finish: Flat
- Available colors: Blue, Green, Red, Black
- Components: 1
- Curing mechanism: Solvent Release
- Solids by Volume: 62% +/- 2% (Theoretical)
- Solids by weight: 839% +/- 2% (Theoretical)
- Coverage: 500sq. ft. /gal.
- VOC: 330 g/l Max. (as supplied)
- Active ingredients: Cuprous Oxide 53.5%
- Flash point: 115° F (SETA)
Application
- Application Method: Brush, roller, airless, or conventional spray
- Number of coats recommended: 2 Coats
- Wet Film Thickness: 3.3 mils
- Dry Film Thickness: 2 mils
- Applicator: High-quality short nap roller (maximum 3/8” nap) brush
- Application temperature Min. /Max. Range: Minimum 40°F and Maximum 90°F.
- Thinner: 120 Brushing, Model 24996, 121 Spray Thinner
Drying Times* (Hours)
| Drying | @40°F | @70°F | @90°F |
|---|---|---|---|
| To recoat | 6 hr. | 4 hr. | 2 hr. |
| To launch | 24 hr. | 16 hr. | 8 hr. |
*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 and to view available colors, see the Trinidad VOC Data Sheet. NOTE: Manufacturer data sheets are subject to revision. Linked data sheets are believed to be accurate at the time of publication.
