Antifouling
Maintaining a good antifoul coating on the hull of your boat is a necessary part of annual maintenance to prevent osmosis, the process of water slowly penetrating the hull.
If the process of osmosis is allowed to happen, blistering of the gel coat will occur and the fibreglass beneath will no longer be protected. This in turn potentially leads to massive repair costs if indeed it is possible to repair. Without antifouling, your hull will become a breeding ground for all types of marine life, weeds, barnacles and more. Keeping your hull clean increases the efficiency and performance of your engine and avoids decreased manoeuvrability, even at slow speeds.
Many people with boats moored in the Sydney region ask "why should I antifoul every year?" and our answer is always the same. If you're boat remains in the water for more than a week at a time, then you require antifouling. Leaving your boat in the water for a duration of 12 months or over means anodes will effectively dissolve. This in turn leaves all metal components on the hull vulnerable to significant corrosion, and very costly repairs down the track. Too often, boat owners contact the Antifouling Gurus when it's too late. Let us organise an antifouling plan for your boat to avoid this happening to your boat.
For a free no obligation quote anywhere in the Sydney region, call Antifouling Gurus today!
If the process of osmosis is allowed to happen, blistering of the gel coat will occur and the fibreglass beneath will no longer be protected. This in turn potentially leads to massive repair costs if indeed it is possible to repair. Without antifouling, your hull will become a breeding ground for all types of marine life, weeds, barnacles and more. Keeping your hull clean increases the efficiency and performance of your engine and avoids decreased manoeuvrability, even at slow speeds.
Many people with boats moored in the Sydney region ask "why should I antifoul every year?" and our answer is always the same. If you're boat remains in the water for more than a week at a time, then you require antifouling. Leaving your boat in the water for a duration of 12 months or over means anodes will effectively dissolve. This in turn leaves all metal components on the hull vulnerable to significant corrosion, and very costly repairs down the track. Too often, boat owners contact the Antifouling Gurus when it's too late. Let us organise an antifouling plan for your boat to avoid this happening to your boat.
For a free no obligation quote anywhere in the Sydney region, call Antifouling Gurus today!
