alibaba 84 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Yes, I know, here we are again. I've been in touch with the Altex rep because for the first time in 15 years I'm having problems with Altec No5. I got more growth and barnacles than ever, plus a few new greeblies.. The rep told me that they had not changed the formula, but were experimenting with new stuff as they acknowledge that the environment has changed. I see that Burnsco is promoting an AF I haven't seen before - SeaHAwk AF33, more expensive [ of course!]. I haven't managed to find out much about it - has anyone tried it, used it, seen any reports on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 137 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 "The trailerable AF-33 and Smart Solutions, the only completely metal-free paint in the test, also repelled barnacles. Both, however, had moderate coats of algae that would require cleaning to remove. " Practical sailor- test https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/paints/bottom-paint-test-checkup 2012 updated 2021 Another update here https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/real-world-antifouling-testing A lot of the paints are not available here. I think Micron CSC is the only one available here. I bit the bullet and went back to International Ultra 2 but waiting for travel lift to complete maintenance. Quayside boatyard, Mahurangi river. Seriously thinking of going back to coppercoat as have joined HIBC that has a grid to wipe slime of regularly and reburnish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 186 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Yes Altex did change formula a year or two ago, confirmed by the lacal Altex rep down here, I am having he same poor performance. Will change away from Altex next repaint in 16 months time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BNG 54 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 https://www.epa.govt.nz/hazardous-substances/rules-notices-and-how-to-comply/specific-substance-guidance/antifouling-paints/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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