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The Bottom Paint Report

Paints February 17, 2006

Seahawk Monterey, Interlux Micron Optima score highest in our test.

The Brush Keeper

Paints April 7, 2005

Poke your head up the hatch after waking up on board on a crystal clear morning in Port Townsend, WA's Point Hudson marina and...

White Paint Match-up

Paints April 6, 2005

White bottom paints look good, but can they do the job?

The top paints from previous years, like Micron 66, get split decisions this year. Interlux's Trilux II comes in as the surprise top performer—too bad it's only available in Canada. Pettit's Hydrocoat and a paint from Blue Water did well in both Florida and Connecticut waters.

Teak Treatment All-Stars Finale

Paints January 11, 2005

Epifanes outperforms the glossy all-stars, while Sikkens' Cetol bests all the synthetics, oils, and stains for the top matte finish.

Bottom Paint 2004

Paints January 29, 2004

Interlux's Micron 66 takes the laurels this year, with Pettit's Trinidad SR and two E-Paints on its heels—and for less money.

Underwater Metal Coatings: Test Results

Paints January 11, 2004

Most of the test samples fared surprisingly well. Some were easier to prepare than others. All will benefit from an occasional sponging-off.

Topside Paint Finale

Paints December 11, 2003

At the end of two years, after a hard life and no protection from the elements, the paints on our 'Bracelet' are given a final rating.

Teak Treatment All-Stars After Six Months

Paints October 9, 2003

Half a year in New England weather, '03 (cold and wet, followed by dank and muggy) has separated the contestants in the field.

Antifouling Choices for Underwater Metals

Paints July 13, 2003

With the final ban of TBT paints, coatings makers have brought forth several products to fight the growth of barnacles and other beasts on metal surfaces underwater.