Antifouling?

Question

do i have to use the same one for sea water and for fresh water ? is there a difference,what do you recommend ,brands.etc.... thank you

Answer 1

No you don't, but you can. If you're in fresh water, go with the cheapest antifouling coating you can get- there's still slime to be had, but you're not going to get the suite of stuff that grows on a marine hull. I'd suggest avoiding an ablative coating if you're going to be swimming around the boat, unless you enjoy poisonous blue streaks.

Answer 2

Joton do some good anti fouls. if your hull is ally u can use joton seasafe ultra, it slows the growth down put it's not real durable to scrub. jotamasitc 87 is a good hard paint you can scrub and will last for years.

Answer 3

What you use depends on where you are.  Salt or fresh, warm or cold water.  See a local marina or visit the Petit or Interlux web-site and see what is good for your area.