Soon be time for annual bottom paint and I've heard some more have been discontinued. In the good ole days Micron 44 used to last TWO seasons. After it vanished turned to Micron 66 but it *ucked and same with whatever was done to Trilux 33 so currently running PropSpeed on the running gear.
Yeah, I've gone to an absurd use of prop speed on all critical surfaces like the bottoms of the tabs. Bottom paint is not exactly useless, but perhaps a close cousin.
I have used Trinidad Pro Blue for many years in South Florida. Got as much as 4 years on 2 coat Trinidad Pro with the boat in the water continuously, but a diver would clean it every 6-7 weeks.
We used Sherwin-Williams epoxy sealer on our hull bottom 16 years ago. Except for some abuse, most still in great shape. Always used Ablative paint over it. Always more than 3 heavy coats that last 3 to 4 years. Divers just dusted it off. This last fall, Huckins suggested Sherwin-Williams paint as they have been using it for years with great results. Better prices also. We poured on many gallons. https://industrial.sherwin-williams...ngs")&page=1&tabSelected=product&type=product Their #45 was supposed tested in Biscayne Bay.
Trying to decide between Seahawk biocop, cukote and colorkote. Guy Doi g my boat only use SeaHawk products. Boat is a sport fish cruise at 25-28 kts that I’m going to take to Florida in the fall then back to NE in the Spring. What would you choose?
I use SeaHawk, I'd go on their website and leave an inquiry, the Rep will call you back very quickly. They'll be happy to spec the correct product for your application. Their customer service is excellent.
Biocop is their best paint and works appropriately. Cu-kote works really well also, but I see it growing a little algae and not lasting nearly as long as the biocop. I'd go biocop.