It’s been a few years since Interlux (Akzo Nobel) discontinued the popular VC17 and VC17m antifouling due to environmental and safety concerns. However, it is a favorite among many racers and cruisers, so there was a scramble to buy up whatever VC17 chandleries still had in stock—I bought four years’ worth. But now that I’m down to my last quart, like many other sailors, I'm feeling a bit of pressure to decide which product can replace VC17. The replacement product needs to provide the same performance and at the same time offer the easiest application—it shouldn’t require extensive time to prep the surface to ensure compatibility and adhesion.
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