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Originally Posted by OsmundL
Well, it does both, though the choice of antifouling is a topic of its own, and metallic antifouling is a no-no; e.g. common copper-based paints are not used on aluminium.
I have spoken to a few owners, and the corrosion problem that concerns them is the propeller area - like on most boats. |
Thanks for the photos she looks in great condittion.
Antifoulings used on alumium boats are still metal based mostly tin or a special type of inert copper, but as you say don't ever use ordinary copper based antifoulings.
My antifouling needs redoing have you any recommendations ? I used Trilux last time, but the performance has not been fantastic. I guess your swing keel gives the advantage you can dry out and give it a scrub.