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CopperCoat Antifouling Experience Part 3 of 5 | Sailing Britican
18 December 2019 · 18 min · 38K views · Clark's Court Boatyard, Grenada
What this video covers
A crew reapplies Coppercoat antifouling to a boat in Grenada after previous applications failed to prevent heavy barnacle growth.0:15 The process begins with hauling the boat at Clark's Court, where the hull is sanded with 80-grit paper to remove old coating and expose a solid substrate.0:54 Technicians from Aquarius Marine Coatings supervise the application, emphasising that the work requires continuous, rapid effort without breaks to ensure proper curing.3:36 The team applies a thin, copper-free epoxy resin layer to stabilise the surface, followed by five coats of Coppercoat.4:59 Mixing is performed by hand in small batches to ensure consistency and prevent air bubbles.7:57 After the final coat cures, the surface is burnished with 380 to 400-grit sandpaper to expose the copper and achieve a smooth, silky sheen.12:51 Proper application requires diligent, non-stop labour and thorough burnishing to ensure the antifouling performs effectively.10:29
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