Aluminium Questions

Q. What is a typical paint system for an aluminium vessel?

A. If painting on to new or completely sanded aluminium we recommend using Penguard HB as a primer. Then a topcoat or antifouling can be applied directly on to this depending on whether the area to be painted is above or below the waterline.

Q. Is it okay to use copper based antifouling on an aluminium vessel?

A. No. The copper will react with the aluminium hull causing galvanic corrosion. Use SeaAlu or antifouling in only grey and white as these colours contain no copper and so will not damage the vessel