CeramKote

poopdeckpappy · #1 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008

Does anybody have any info ( or even heard of )CeramKote bottom coatings ??

Saw it in a local sailing paper, but can't find any good info on it

Fstbttms · #2 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008

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Originally Posted by poopdeckpappy

Does anybody have any info ( or even heard of )CeramKote bottom coatings ??

Saw it in a local sailing paper, but can't find any good info on it

One the first generation of non-toxic anti foulings. Actually not an anti fouling at all but rather a hard surface that most fouling organisms find it difficult to attach to. But they can attach to it. Regular, very frequent cleanings are neccessary with this type of coating. Whatever your frequency of service is now, figure on doubling it. At least.

poopdeckpappy · #3 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008

Thanks Fstbttms,

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Originally Posted by Fstbttms

Regular, very frequent cleanings are neccessary with this type of coating. Whatever your frequency of service is now, figure on doubling it. At least.

I have a monthly service, plus sailing a couple times a month ( more to come now the weather is warming up ), so you think I still need to double up on the service ??

I did find some ( not much ) info on it, it's a 87% ceramic blend epox/resin coating ???

Sounds interesting, besides being marine friendly, it sounds like a hard,slick coating

sailingdog · #4 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008

PDP-

The only experience I have with CeramKote is with CeramKote54 which is an epoxy specifically formulated to line fiberglass potable water tanks. Wouldn't call it or any of its siblings an antifouling coating though.

Fstbttms · #5 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008

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Originally Posted by poopdeckpappy

I have a monthly service, plus sailing a couple times a month ( more to come now the weather is warming up ), so you think I still need to double up on the service ??

Absolutely. I'm sure your dive service will insist upon it.

urosk · #6 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008

since your cleaning times double, does it make sense at all to invest money into CeramKote?? you may as well leave it almost without antifouling and dive in and clean it as frequent as you would with CeramKote...

right?

retclt · #7 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008

I use the stuff to paint the back of my Aquariums . . . works pretty good. I don't think I'd want it on my boat. It scratches easily.

Fstbttms · #8 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008

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Originally Posted by urosk

since your cleaning times double, does it make sense at all to invest money into CeramKote?? you may as well leave it almost without antifouling and dive in and clean it as frequent as you would with CeramKote...

right?

No. A hull without anti fouling (in California, at least) quickly becomes uncleanable, even with weekly service. It is impossible to stay ahead of the fouling organisims here.