to antifoul or not

jim99bob · 05 September 2014, 07:24

Hi,
Just bought my 1st rib, 5.85 Osprey Vipermax, 135 Optimax. it hasn't been antifouled, I am planning to dry sail it so it will only be in the water max 2 weeks at any time.
Should I antifoul it and if so with what? or polish it, and if so with what?
Regards
Jim

Dry Run · 05 September 2014, 08:50

I wouldn't antifoul it unless you plan to keep it on a wet berth. If you keep the boat in the water for 2 weeks you can pressure wash the hull to remove any weed. It may discolour the hull slightly over time, but this can be easily removed with Y10.

Regards

Steve

Maximus · 05 September 2014, 09:16

I'd agree with "Dry Run"..Don't do it unless you have too!
It's done quickly and is a Sod to put Back to original.Slows you down,has negative impact on economy,often looks a mess and also masks minor scratches and scrapes,which normally you'd see sort at once.
I'm not a Fan

Nick Hearne · 05 September 2014, 09:25

I would also say it will reduce its value in my book anyway!

Lee argyle · 05 September 2014, 09:49

No, no, NO!!!!! Lol

But seriously.........don't do it!!!!

ashbypower · 05 September 2014, 18:38

As others have said for 2 weeks at a time then NO. I would never buy a used boat with a trailer, where the boat is antifouled... my thought would be, "What is it covering up" !!

jambo · 05 September 2014, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee argyle

No, no, NO!!!!! Lol

But seriously.........don't do it!!!!

Speak for yourself. Some of us have to as we are on a swing mooring in heavy fouling do it a must.

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Lee argyle · 05 September 2014, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

Speak for yourself. Some of us have to as we are on a swing mooring in heavy fouling do it a must.

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OK, but the OP is dry sailing there boat and leaving it in for a max of 2 weeks - so I'd personally not anti-foul and jet wash as and when required - pretty much what every one has also recommended on this tread

, leaving a boat prematurely in the water is obviously a different set of circumstances!!

jambo · 05 September 2014, 20:39

Wasn't arguing u was just stating the case for the less fortunate souls who have to get their hands dirty.

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Iforb · 05 September 2014, 20:40

Everyone I know who dry sails uses their ribs about half the time the rest of us who just lob it on a mooring do.
A bit of antifoul is nothing to worry about and after all, we all own ribs to get out on the water, wasting time driving the thing to the water and launching it compared to just getting on the thing and going is worth an awful lot more to me than a couple of knots at the top end.

jim99bob · 06 September 2014, 05:21

Thanks steve, rib out of water and pressure washed, came up well, no staining.
Jim

jim99bob · 07 September 2014, 04:55

Hi guys, thanks for the replies, boat is now out of water pressure washed off, awaiting lifting eyes being fitted. will then be lifted in and out as often as I would like and not antfouled.
regards
Jim

Phil M · 08 September 2014, 12:48

If you need to remove old anti-foul, i found hammerite thinners was very effective, although time consuming and a pretty nasty job.

Phil

azzurro · 08 September 2014, 13:21

Just don't.
I would not risk messing with that toxic paint. When you later think of scrapping it off you're in trouble.
Regarding hi pressure water, you are risking to unglue the whole sib.

My sib's in the water for 1 month. Then, before storing her, I use dishwash soap and changing frequently the dishrag (4-5 are enough). I use these to keep my nails:
http://www.comercialgalan.com/public...jos/267454.jpg

bad_moose · 08 September 2014, 14:23

If you're only going to leave her in the water for 2 weeks at a time then I don't think it's worth it. Just polish the hull thoroughly (use one of the products designed for dry sailed race yachts) and that should minimise the amount of stuff that attaches itself to the hull. Wipe under the tubes as often as possible to ensure that nothing gets the opportunity to build up, fouling on there isn't very nice to deal with. Then just pressure wash when it comes out of the water and it should be fine.

If you do ever end up in a situation where you're seriously considering antifouling the boat, make sure that you do all the right prep work and do a good job. Our rib was antifouled terribly before we bought it and we ended up stripping it all off after the second season. WORST JOB EVER. Chemical burns on my arms from paint stripper, blisters on hands from constant scraping, trying to dispose of all the discarded paint safely, coughing up/sneezing out clumps of bright red dust. We made sure we did a really good job of putting it back on and now it looks a million times better and does a much better job of stopping growth. But yeah, definitely a task that I would have preferred not to do.