Ely Boat Chandlers - for all your chandlery needs
Ely Boat Chandlers 21 Waterside Ely Cambridgeshire
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Boat Safety Inspections
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Antifouling paints
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Antifoul Paints
How do I order?
Simply give us a call on 01353 663095. Our opening times are detailed on the website, however should you call when we are not open simply leave a message or email and we will call you back as soon as possible.
We have access to a huge range of products and brands you might not see listed, so ask us and I'm sure we can source what you require. All our Antifoul products are sent out via carrier. There is a surcharge for delivery to Highland Scotland or anywhere outside Mainland UK. Please visit our new website for latest product and delivery information, offers and pricing.
Flag Antifouling
Flag antifouling thinner
Flag Antifouling Thinner
A thinner suitable for thinning Flag Antifouls and Flag Antifoul primer. Great for cleaning brushes, equipment and spillages.
Tin sizes available to order from stock:
1.0L
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Flag antifouling primer
Flag Antifouling Primer
A white finish primer suitable for painting onto GRP or on top of a previously antifouled surface to ensure compatibility and adhesion ( a semi-hard, white finish primer).
 
Tin sizes available to order from stock: 2.5L
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Flag cruising antifouling
Flag "Cruising" Antifouling
A budget self eroding antifouling suitable for coastal and fresh water. Suitable for boats with a max speed of 8 knots. Max application time before launch of 2 months. Suitable for GRP, Wood, Steel and ferro-cement hulls.
 
Colours available to order from stock: Dark Blue, White
Colours available to order: Black, Light blue, Red
Tin sizes available to order from stock: 2.5L
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Seajet Antifouling
Seajet antifouling thinner
Seajet Antifouling Thinner
A thinner suitable for thinning Seajet Antifouls and Seajet (011) Antifoul primer. Great for cleaning brushes, equipment and spillages.
 
Tin sizes available to order from stock: 1.0L
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seajet antifouling primer
Seajet (011) Antifouling Primer
A primer suitable for painting onto GRP, steel, aluminium, wood or on top of a previously antifouled surface to ensure compatibility and adhesion.
 
Tin sizes available to order from stock: 2.5L
Colour silver
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Seajet coastal
Seajet Antifoul ("Coastal")
This mid priced hard scrubbable antifoul provides excellent quality for the money. It is suitable for coastal and INLAND WATERWAYS. Suitable for boats with a max speed of up to 70 knots.
 
Colours available to order from stock: Mid Blue, Red
Colours available to order in addition: Black
Tin sizes available to order from stock: 2.5L
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seajet shogun
Seajet Antifoul ("Shogun")
A well priced antifouling product, this polishable antifoul can last for two seasons if two coats are applied. Suitable for coastal and fresh water it is available in a wide range of colours. Suitable for boats with a max speed of up to 40 knots.
 
Colours available to order from stock:
Mail order only
Colours available to order:
Shark grey, Mid Blue, Navy Blue,
Green, Red, Black.
Tin sizes available to order from stock:
2.5L
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Seajet Antifoul Special Offer
Seajet "Coastal" FREE painting kit if you purchase two 2.5L tins or more
(can be one tin of primer, 1 tin of antifoul).
 
Seajet "Shogun" FREE painting kit if you purchase two 2.5L tins or more
(can be one tin of primer, 1 tin of antifoul).
 
FREE painting kit comprises of:
one roll 3M 1" masking tape, one 2" paint brush, one roller and tray, one paper disposable suit, one pair of disposable rubber gloves.
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International Antifouling
international no 3 thinners
International No.3 Thinners
A thinner suitable for thinning International Antifouls and Antifoul primer (Primocon). Great for cleaning brushes, equipment and spillages.
 
Tin sizes available to order from stock: 1.0L
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International trilux
International Trilux
A hard "scrubbable" antifoul for outdrives, propellors and outboard legs.
Suitable for aluminium surfaces (needs an appropriate primer).
 
Colours available to order from stock: Black, Grey, Blue, White, Scarlett
Tin sizes available to order from stock: 375ml
Colour silver
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International primocon
International Primocon (underwater / antifoul primer)
A quick drying "below the waterline" primer. Suitable for use under antifouling. Will act as a barrier between different brands of antifoul.
Grey in colour, not suitable for use with 2-pack products
 
Tin sizes available to order from stock: 750ml, 2.5L
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International waterways plus
International "Waterways Plus" Antifoul
Possibly the leading Inland Waterways antifoul, this product offers quality protection for your boat. It has a "hard, scrubbable" finish suitable for application several weeks before immersion.
     
Colours available to order from stock: Mid Blue, Red
Tin sizes available to order from stock:
2.5L
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International cruiser uno
International "Cruiser Uno " Antifoul
This polishing saltwater antifoul is suitable for powered craft up to 25 knots. With International's usual quality this product is suitable for use in all but the harshest antifoul conditions. One coat for one season's protection.
     
Colours available to order from stock: Navy, Red
Colours available to order: Black, Blue, Shell white
Tin sizes available to order from stock:
2.5L
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What Type of Antifoul should I use?
What type of Antifouling do I need?
Your choice of antifoul will be determined by the following:
Whether you use your boat in salt or fresh water, the maximum speed of your boat, whether the boat is ever on a "drying out berth" or mud mooring.
 
What is a self eroding, polishing or hard scrubbable antifoul?
A self eroding antifoul, as the name suggests erodes over the season as the boat passes through the water. The downside to an eroding antifoul is that abrasion or speed will rub or wash it off.

A polishing antifoul is a product that will erode, but to a lesser extent and so is suitable for faster boats (up to 25 knots). The main characteristic of an eroding antifoul is that the resin is packed with a biocide that discourages fungal and fouling growth. The resin breaks down throughout the season exposing fresh biocide (hence inhibiting / preventing growth), this has the added advantage that you don't end up with layers and layers of old antifoul (antifouling) on the hull.

A hard scrubbable antifoul will resist mild abrasion such as a drying out mooring, bankside mooring in shallows (e.g a muddy river bank & bed) and speeds in excess of 25 knots. The resin of a hard scrubbable antifoul is designed to erode very little, but without getting too bogged down in the science of it all the chemical composition of the paint (antifouling) ensures that biocide is continually exposed to the water so that fungal and fouling growth is inhibited / prevented.
 
What should I remember when antifouling?
1) If you do not have an existing antifoul, or are unsure what antifoul has already been applied, then using a suitable primer will ensure good adhesion to an unpainted surface, or provide a barrier between dissimilar antifouls.
2) Never dry sand an antifoul / antifouling paint: if inhaled, the dust is extremely harmful to health.
3) Make a note of how long the antifouling can be applied prior to immersion (this can vary from days to months).
4) Apply more antifoul where the hull will receive most wear (from water as well as abrasion), particularly the bow and waterline.
5) Be aware that temperature of the air, paint and surface being coated will affect drying and overcoating times.
6) Always read the instructions on the tin of antifoul or antifouling product prior to use.
7) For clear, detailed and concise information regarding any product, always refer to the manufacturers website or published material.
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