[irstax114]

The company claims that customers who use SLIPS Dolphin paint "see an 8% increase in fuel savings over traditional anti-fouling solutions. For the summer weekend warrior, that’s nearly $1,000 in savings". SLIPS is owned by Adaptive Surface Technologies, a Cambridge, MA-based industrial technology company that produces additives and coatings that repel fluids, contaminants, ice, and biological fouling. The company's mission is "to solve our customers’ problems while protecting and improving the environment".
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[TheOddShot]

AzkoNobel’s Intertrac Vision is an app that, based on factors such as vessel type, fouling challenges, and mode of operation, will assess the value of different systems on power requirements, and CO2 emissions.

[EconomyBuilder]

Basic coatings include three types: epoxy-based hard paint, soft ablative paint, and the in-between copolymer or self-polishing versions. Meanwhile, the freeloaders on your bottom come in numerous forms: Vegetable slime (moss-like film that varies in color), weeds (of the seaweed family that spread via tiny spores), shells (also known as barnacles, mussels and sea squirts) and worms (mostly tube worms that love thru-hull intakes and other hiding holes.)

[eMansipater]

Touted as "an entirely new kind of marine bottom paint for recreational and commercial boats of all sizes" by SLIPS FoulProtect, Dolphin Marine Paint (formerly "N1X") solves the persistent problem of biofouling by creating an ultra-smooth, slippery surface that fouling can’t attach to - plus it lasts multiple seasons so boat owners don’t have paint their boat after every single boating season. Unlike many existing products on the market today, SLIPS Dolphin paint doesn’t contain biocides and is environmentally friendly. While the effectiveness of bottom paint is more important than the color, this paint can also be pigmented, which is a bonus.

[Pyash555]

Choosing a bottom paint for your boat is dependent on the ways in which you use and store your vessel. It's a task that needs to be addressed yearly, even if you've used a multi-season formula, it's smart to double check if it needs any touch ups. [links]

[jonibangetz]

This wiki has been updated 11 times since it was first published in July of 2018. There's nothing quite as relaxing as taking your boat out to enjoy the water — until you get back and see all the barnacles, algae, and slime that have built up on the bottom of it. With these antifouling paints, you can keep those pesky hangers-on at bay, while improving your boat's fuel efficiency and speed. Some formulas come in a variety of colors to complement your vessel. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

[Saul]

If you only treat your boat to the best of everything, then you should consider investing in Interlux Micron Extra (appx. $135). It is more expensive than many other options, but it makes up for it with its multi-season performance in just about any water. more

[rosszapin96]

We included some of the best copper-free alternatives for those who are eco-conscious. Total Boat Krypton and Pettit Ultima Eco both contain Econea which has been found to be an excellent biocide, especially when used in conjunction with zinc. [links]

[jescro]

But you might require a copper paint if you're boating year round or in harsh conditions. You'll need a formula like the Total Boat Spartan or Sea Hawk Tropikote which contain a higher percentage of copper than most. Although the usage of copper for anti-fouling is currently under review by some states and the EPA, this metal has used reliably for centuries. Washington state went as far as banning copper-based bottom paints in its waters, only to reverse the ban before it took effect. It is a hot topic of debate whether anti-fouling paints add significant copper content to the water compared to other means of pollution from other industries. In addition, there are concerns that alternative bottom paint materials haven't been evaluated well enough to predict their effects on the environment.

[Xaxo]

Micron 66 is a long lasting Self Polishing Copolymer with Biolux® formulated to provide a level of antifouling protection. [links]

[leoragraves666]

Biocop TF was developed as an alternative to tin-based antifouling paints to protect against the harshest marine environments.

[robotmonkey]

A new era of boat maintenance is here. Meet COLORKOTE, the next-generation hull coating built with Sea Hawk DNA. Incorporatin. more

[Vinnie]

Interlux Micron Extra Uses Micron® Technology to provide excellent, long lasting antifouling protection against all types. [links]

[toyotalizu]

RED COMING SOON. Odyssey® Triton delivers exceptional, multi-season, tri-biocide performance by combining the prov.

[ellyka119]

The annual haul-out is the perfect time to check the condition of your bottom paint. For well-maintained boats, the bottom-painting procedure is similar for fiberglass, aluminum and steel-hulled boats. The bottom is mechanically sanded to remove any growth, profile work is done, then the ablative paint is applied with either a roller or sprayer.

[gullungen]

“There is no reason to change if the paint is working well,” Krigger said. “At Bradford we keep track of what our customers use and work closely with the paint manufacturing reps. The reps know their product lines and what they can and can’t do, as well as what is new.” [links]

[ritobana]

Water-based antifouling paints, which can be applied over most antifoulings, are popular because they are easy to apply and clean up. here