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Applying Coppercoat antifouling to the hull of the sailboat Athena requires extensive surface preparation, including removing amine blush from the previous barrier coat and sanding the entire hull to ensure a mechanical bond.1:12 Before application, the crew must repair pinholes in the fairing compound by drilling them out and filling them with thickened epoxy.3:58 The Coppercoat process involves mixing resin, hardener, and copper powder, ideally at temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius to improve workability.8:31 Using a team of four, the crew applied six coats to the hull, averaging one hour per coat.14:07 The product requires a final abrasion step three to four days after application to expose the copper particles encapsulated in the epoxy.20:08 While the initial cost is higher than traditional antifouling, the long-term expense is lower for liveaboards who avoid annual haul-outs.16:15 Proper preparation and a multi-person team significantly simplify the labor-intensive application process.

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