Best Practice Advice
Antifoul
Avoid antifoul scrapings from entering the water by
collecting in a tarpaulin- Dust from sanding paint and
antifouling coatings is toxic. Using a dustless vacuum sander will
also protect your heath
- If you use scrubbing piles,
only scrub off the fouling and not the underlying paint – be
careful not to let old or new paint enter the water
- Select a marina, club or
boatyard which has a ‘scrub-off' or closed loop washdown facility
which collects residues and wash down
- Use the A to Z of
Antifoul to select the right type of antifouling for your area
and boat usage – take advice from your chandlery. Use water-based
paints where possible, or low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
- Look into using less
damaging bottom paints, such as vinyl, silicone or Teflon, which
are suitable for in-water hull cleaning systems
- Apply the right amount of
antifouling required and do not spill it – when applying use a
sheet to collect drip
- Dispose of used brushes,
rollers and trays and empty cans of antifoul as hazardous
waste
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