Monterey Antifouling Paint
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Easy on the environment and on the person who applies it, water-based Monterey Ablative Antifouling Paint fights marine growth.
Solvent-free Monterey Ablative Antifouling Paint delivers outstanding protection against all types of marine fouling, while remaining friendly to the environment. Along with being easy on the air we breathe, it is also easy on the person who applies it, since it lacks the unpleasant smell of solvent based paints. But don't let the seemingly benign nature of this water-based paint fool you, because with nearly 55% copper, it is decidedly effective against all forms of marine growth.
Monterey's "hard" ablative formula enables it to wear away with use however, it does not wear away as fast as softer ablative paints, which enables it to last longer on higher speed boats. Also, because Monterey wears away with use, less sanding is required when the time comes to repaint. Monterey is compatible with most paints on the market and can be applied over most existing bottom paints in good condition. Monterey can also withstand removal from water without affecting its antifouling abilities. Not for sale in States where prohibited by law.
Key Features
- Over 80% lower VOCs than solvent-based paint
- Low VOC formula reduces air pollution
- No strong solvent smell makes for more pleasant application
- Can be applied over most bottom paints in good condition
- Hard ablative finish lasts longer on higher speed boats
- Antifouling effectiveness not affected by out-of-water storage
- Compatible with most bottom paints
Physical Data
- Type: Water-based emulsion
- Finish: Semi-gloss
- Components: 1
- Solids by Weight: 78% +/- 2%
- Solids by Volume: 44% +/- 2%
- VOC: 78g/l
- Active Ingredients: 54.6% cuprous oxide
- Flash Point: N/A
Application
- Application Method: Brush, roller or spray
- Number of Coats Recommended: 2 minimum, with additional coat(s) on leading edges and waterline recommended
- Coverage: 320sq.ft/gal. @ recommended film thickness
- Wet Film Thickness/coat: 5mil
- Dry Film Thickness/coat: 2.2mil
- Application Temperature: Minimum 50°F. 70-80°F optimum.
- Thinner: Water
Drying Times*
| Drying | 73°F (23°C) | 95°F (35°C) |
|---|---|---|
| To touch | 2 hr. | 1 hr. |
| To overcoat (min.) | 1 hr. | 1 hr. |
| To overcoat (max.) | N/A | N/A |
| To launch | 12 hr. | 12 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:
Note: The following recommendations are for two coats of paint. All values are approximate.
| 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 Monterey Data Sheet. NOTE: Manufacturer data sheets are subject to revision. Linked data sheets are believed to be accurate at the time of publication.
