All Aboard Boats: Antifouling Comparison Part 4A - Why We Test Stuff
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Easy On Bottom Coating is rated for season-long protection in fresh water — but just a week in salt water. Adhere to those guidelines, and any fouling that latches onto your hull is said to easily clean off. You don’t say?
To really test this product, I left the test panel immersed in salt water for twice the recommended time without scrubbing: two whole weeks. You can see what it looked like after such a long soak in the brine — it’s the far section of the panel in this shot.
But after a few swipes with a simple scrub brush, it came clean as a whistle, as this picture shows.
This last shot shows the uncoated edge of the panel, where barnacles have begun to grow. I can tell you from experience that those critters don’t come off with a simple scrubbing. I rate Easy-On an A-plus for exceeding its marketing claims.
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This is exactly why I've always been a fan of boating magazine.
This is exactly why I've always been a fan of boating magazine. You guys are the "reel deal," Keep it up.
Thanks for the great tip. The best anti-corrosion system for marine craft operating in salt water I have found is Superflush Marine Flushing systems. After lengthy and prolonged studies, the U.S. Special Forces consider the product to be indespensible and now require it to be installed on all marine engines. Check it out!
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