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The Proven Water-Based Antifouling Solution

The Proven Water-Based Antifouling Solution

The Proven Water-Based Antifouling Solution

Product catalog summary
Overview of MONTEREY Antifouling Solution
MONTEREY is a water-based, semi-hard ablative antifouling coating designed for marine vessels. It is known for its ease of application, low VOC emissions, and high-grade cuprous oxide content. The coating self-polishes to maintain a smooth, barnacle-free hull.

Key Features
  • Low odor and easy cleanup with soap and water.
  • Supports Air Quality Management District standards.
  • Contains more active ingredients than other antifoulings in its class.
  • Suitable for both marine professionals and DIY enthusiasts.
  • Offers a one-year written warranty through certified applicators.

Application and Compatibility
  • Applicable to fiberglass, wood, and properly prepared steel and aluminum hulls.
  • Compatible with most existing bottom paints in good condition.
  • Recommended application includes two full coats plus a third coat at the waterline and high wear areas.
  • Requires 12 hours of curing before launching the boat.

Performance and Maintenance
  • Designed as a multi-season ablative coating with service life dependent on application and maintenance variables.
  • Optimal performance achieved through regular cleaning with a soft cloth or brush.

Comparison with Other Products
CriteriaMontereyHydrocoat*Aqua**
TypeWater-based Ablative AntifoulingWater-based Ablative AntifoulingWater-based Ablative Antifouling
ColorsBlack, Dark Blue, Blue, Red, GreenBlack, Blue, Red, GreenBlack, Blue, Red, Green
Cuprous Oxide54.60%40.30%46.45%
Volume Solids44%40%37%
Theoretical Coverage (1.5 Mil Dry)470.5427.7395.6
VOCs (g/l max)78150150

*Hydrocoat is a registered trademark of Pettit (KopCoat) and RPM International, Inc.
**Aqua is a registered trademark of Interlux and Akzo Nobel.
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Catalog excerpts

The Proven Water-Based Antifouling Solution-1

The Proven Water-Based Antifouling Solution SM For over a decade MONTEREY Antifouling has been the proven leader in environmentally friendly water-based antifouling protection for vessels of all sizes and hull substrates. Easy to apply with low viscosity, MONTEREY saves you time and money by getting your boat back in the water quicker. If you store your boat out of the water, this is the perfect bottom paint for your boat because the antifouling power of MONTEREY is not reduced by removal from the water. Compatible with most paints on the market, MONTEREY can be applied over most existing bottom paint in good condition. The Science of Monterey MONTEREY is a water-based semi-hard ablative coating that is easy to apply, emits low VOC’s, yet contains the highest grade of cuprous oxide available. Its semi-hard ablative characteristics means it lasts longer, yet self-polishes itself to help keep your hull smooth and barnacle-free while providing a host of unsurpassed benefits. • Low odor • Easy cleanup with soap and water • Supports Air Quality Management District standards • More active ingredients than other antifoulings in its class • * The best written warranty available Ask your boatyard and marine supply centers for Sea Hawk’s MONTEREY Antifouling • Ideal for marine professionals and DIY’ers alike *One year written warranty available through Sea Hawk Paints Certi

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The Proven Water-Based Antifouling Solution-2

MONTEREY Water-Based Antifouling – FAQs 1. What type of boat hulls can MONTEREY be applied to? Answer: Fiberglass, wood and properly prepared steel and aluminum substrates. 2. How many seasons of use will a typical boat owner get from a certified MONTEREY application? Answer: MONTEREY is a multi-season ablative coating. Service life is determined by a number of variables including number of coats applied, frequency of use, length of season, frequency and aggressiveness of cleaning. 3. What type of coatings can MONTEREY be applied over? Answer: Most existing bottom paints in good condition. Please...

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