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Ratanachai Shipyard's painter applying antifouling paint to a superyacht hull

ANTIFOULING SERVICE

Protect your vessel from marine growth and enhance performance with our expert antifouling application

Keep your hull clean and free from fouling. Enjoy smoother sailing, improved fuel efficiency, and long-term protection for your vessel.

Ratanachai Shipyard's wet sanding the hull surface for antifouling using orbital air sanders
Ratanachai Shipyard's painter using roller brush to apply antifouling paint to a superyact's hull

Our Antifouling Package Includes

  1. Surface Preparation.
    Wet sanding using orbital air sanders to remove the existing antifouling paint and prepare the hull surface for optimal adhesion of new coatings.

     

  2. Application of Tie Coat.
    1x coat of tie coat is applied to enhance adhesion between the hull surface and the antifouling layers. The tie coat acts as a bonding agent, ensuring durability and long-lasting protection.

     

  3. Two Coats of Antifouling Paint.
    2x coats of antifouling paint are applied to protect the hull from marine growth and maintain performance.

     

  4. Repositioning of Support Patches.
    The vessel’s support patches are carefully repositioned to access unpainted areas beneath them.

     

  5. Painting Under Support Patches.
    Tie coat and antifouling paint are applied to the previously unpainted areas under the support patches for full coverage.

     

  6. Final Waterline Coating.
    One final coat of antifouling paint is applied in a 50cm band around the waterline, providing additional protection in the most exposed area.

Add-On Services

Additional Wet Sanding
Comprehensive wet sanding to remove all existing antifouling layers, reaching either the anti-corrosive primer layer or, if required, the bare hull. Start with a fresh surface for optimal adhesion and long-lasting results.

Additional Coat Painting
Need extra coats? Let us know, and we’ll apply additional layers of antifouling paint to give your vessel enhanced protection.

Protect your propellers with PROPSPEED

PROPSPEED complements antifouling by protecting the vital metal components of your vessel, ensuring optimal propulsion efficiency

Learn more about PROPSPEED application services

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