Antifouling Paints Abroad
Practical Sailor has been conducting antifouling paint trials for years, but our focus almost exclusively has been on those paints that can be bought...
Exterior Wood Finishes
After a brief-and for testers, much needed-hiatus from testing wood finishes, we recently launched a new long-term evaluation of exterior wood coatings. Our last...
Bottom Paint Checkup 2015
What We TestedThis report focuses on the effectiveness of 55 different paints after 18 months of immersion. Represented manufacturers include Blue Water Paints, Interlux,...
Sea Hawk Faces Stricter Scrutiny from EPA
Family-owned and -operated New Nautical Paints, the makers of Sea Hawk marine paints, is operating under an environmental compliance program that requires strict monitoring...
Check that Antifouling Label
Shortly before this issue went to print, Practical Sailor learned that Irgarol, a pesticide commonly used as a boosting agent in antifouling paints, is...
Repairing Worn Gelcoat
Regarding your blog post on restoring gelcoat (posted online March 18, 2014): Ive seen many similar articles over the years directed toward refinishing topsides....
Bottom Paint Checkup 2014
ConclusionMost of the conventional hard and ablative paints in this comparison are virtually the same blends weve been testing for years. At 12 months,...
Prop Paints Show Familiar Signs of Failure
Weve experimented with several different prop paints with varying degrees of success, although none of the results so far have been dazzling. Some of...
The Ins and Outs of Choosing a Bottom Paint
When choosing a bottom paint, make sure it is compatible with your existing paint, or be prepared for whatever extra prep work might be...
Tefcite Coating Fails Static Panel Test at 1 Year
Our quest for new antifouling paints recently took us into the world of long-life spray-on coatings promoted in the commercial-shipping industry. While the spray-on,...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
