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Interlux VC-17M Thin Film Antifouling Bottom Paint
Item: #934114 | Part Number: Not Selected$96.99 - $101.99
Description
Interlux VC-17M Thin Film Antifouling Bottom Paint delivers high-performance protection with a super-smooth, friction-reducing finish. Using advanced fluoro-microadditive technology, it applies up to eight times thinner than traditional paints, reducing drag and helping improve boat speed while effectively resisting marine growth.
Interlux VC-17M Thin Film Antifouling Bottom Paint Item # 934114
Description
Interlux's VC-17M is a high-performance, friction-reducing antifouling paint with original "non-stick" technology. VC-17M is formulated with fluoro-microadditive to produce a super-smooth racing finish that shrugs off marine growth. This coating is up to eight times thinner than traditional paint and reduces drag surface, meaning boat speeds can actually increase by as much as 10%.
Features:
- High-performance, friction-reducing antifouling bottom paint
- Formulated with fluoro-microadditive to produce a super-smooth finish ideal for racing and cruising boats
- Eight times thinner than traditional paint
- Reduces weight and drag surface, while virtually eliminating paint build-up
- Quick-drying for a fast relaunch
- Suitable for use in fresh water or low fouling cold salt water
- Suitable for below the waterline only
Specifications:
- Container Size: Quart
- Type of Antifouling: Hard
- Suitable Water Type: Sea, fresh and brackish water
- Finish: matte
- Specific Gravity: 0.81
- Volume Solids: 8%
- Mix Ratio: As supplied
- Typical Shelf Life: 3 Years
- VOC (as supplied): 584 g/lt
- Application Method: Apply 2-3 coats one the area to be coated per season. Do not sand between coats
- Water-Based: No
- Components: 2
Drying Time:
- Touch Dry:
- 50°F (10°C): 5 minutes
- 73°F (23°C): 3 minutes
- 95°F (35°C): 2 minutes
- Immersion:
- 50°F (10°C): 20 minutes
- 73°F (23°C): 15 minutes
- 95°F (35°C): 10 minutes
Note: Please consult the Interlux Paint Estimator to determine how much paint you will need.
Part Numbers for Interlux VC-17M Thin Film Antifouling Bottom Paint
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jeffrey from
Great, no build anti fouling coating!
I have used VC-17 for several years with great results. I usually apply it when the temperature is 70-80 degrees. I noticed on the Interlux website it can be applied at temperatures as low as 50 degrees. Application at 50 degrees was much easier as the paint dried much slower and not as much was lost to evaporation. As this paint wears away and doesn't build up, I highly recommend it.
Date published: 2024-10-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Popeye Da Sailorman from
Interlux 17 racing paint.
This is a special racing paint for sailboats we use in freshwater. It works pretty well for that. It has a Teflon and copper base that works well in freshwater only.
Date published: 2023-08-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
VC-17
As advertised, easy to apply and helps us go fast.
Date published: 2026-05-21
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ike- from
Shrink ‘flation at work. No thanks Defender!
Shrink sizing supported by Defender! I opened my VC17 package from Defender yesterday and thought I had a problem. The container shipped was too small as compared to my previous purchases. .75 quart as compared to the past full quarts. I checked the Defender page to see if it was my oversight, but NO, Defender did not post the new reduced volume. Now I need to buy another can to complete the job.
Date published: 2026-04-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Petro from
Committed for Life
VC-17 and the hull of my boat have a good marriage. That’s fortunate because it can’t be annulled. DEFENDER always provides what it promises.
Date published: 2025-10-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
KimboD from
VC17 Blue
Good stuff. Not really blue, but dark muddy cool grey. Looks good with boats with navy or dark blue waterlines.
Date published: 2025-06-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cappy Juan from
VC 17 . My go too bottom paint.
I have been using VC17 for over 25 years in fresh water (Lake Ontario) and as usual it is still great, even after the formula change a few years back. I used to apply it with an airless sprayer which was way easy and quick but have more recently used a foam roller with near equal results and less cleanup required. It still only takes me about a half hour to apply a coat to a 30 ft full keel sailboat using a small roller. The Zebra mussels never attach unless I miss a spot. Then they are just awful on that specific spot. There is slime accumulation while moored or docked for the season which is easily removed with a rag when the boat is wet. Even while swimming. I initially used VC17 on moored racing sailboats but the results were so good I began using it on my cruising sailboat with equally great results. I have used it on the cruiser about 20 years with light sanding prep in spring. There is no appreciable buildup over time just a thin copper film left over from year to year. I recommend the VC thinner if needed as I have used other thinners which have caused the left over (touchup) product to gel in the can a day later.
Date published: 2025-05-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dan W from
best local price I could find
delivered as scheduled. best price even after adding the shipping
Date published: 2025-05-22
Questions
Can this product be used over vc offshore?
Please refer to the following data sheet for your specific application: https://defender.com/assets/pdf/interlux/757217_technical_data_sheet.pdf
Date published: 2024-04-04
Can I apply VC 17 over other paints without sanding
No. Generally speaking, when using VC17 the previous paint must be completely removed. Please review the attached compatibility guide for reference.
Date published: 2025-11-11
I watched a YouTube video by Lady K Sailing that said VC17 will no longer be manufactured because of a ruling by the EPA. Is this true?
Interlux is reformulating it.
Date published: 2023-11-12