Ultima SSA Antifouling Paint, Gallon
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Ultima SSA Antifouling Paint provides a single-season alternative to more expensive multi-season paints.
An affordable, single-season alternative to more expensive paint, Premium SSA is formulated to prevent attachment of marine fouling organisms on fiberglass, wood, and properly primed steel bottoms in salt- or freshwater from the tropics to the Arctic. Compatible with most types of antifouling paint and with the exception of bare metal, no primer is required.
Key Features
- Uses composite copper technology
- Ablative surface minimizes paint build up
- Same formula as Premium® SSA
- Reduced drag, No Build-Up
- Single-season alternative
Physical Data
- Type: Single season ablative
- Finish: Eggshell
- Available colors: Blue, Dark Blue, Green, Red, Black
- Components: 1
- Curing mechanism: Solvent Release
- Solids by weight: (Theoretical): 80 -+ 3%
- Solids by Volume: (Theoretical): 59 -+ 3%
- Coverage: 500sq. ft. /gal.
- VOC: 320 grams/liter (Max)
- Active ingredients: 37.5% Cuprous Oxide
- Flash point: 98°F
Application
- Application Method: Brush, roller, airless, or conventional spray
- Number of coats recommended: 2-3 minimum Bare Wood: 3 coats (first thinned)
- Wet Film Thickness: 2.6 mils
- Dry Film Thickness: 1.5 mils
- Applicator: High-quality short nap roller (maximum 3/8” nap) brush
- Application temperature Min. /Max. Range: /40°F and maximum /90°F.
- Thinner: Pettit 120, Model 249961
Drying Times* (Hours)
| Drying | @50°F | @70°F | @90°F |
|---|---|---|---|
| To recoat | 6 hr. | 3 hr. | 2 hr. |
| To launch | 8 hr. | 4 hr. | 2 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 Pettit ULTIMA SSA Data Sheet.
NOTE: Manufacturer data sheets are subject to revision. Linked data sheets are believed to be accurate at the time of publication.
