Pettit Hydrocoat Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Hydrocoat is an advanced water-based, ablative, antifouling paint that offers exceptional multi-season protection against all types of fouling.

Features:

• Uses innovative, water-based technology to replace harsh solvents commonly found in bottom paints
• Ablative surface wears away with use, exposing fresh biocides
• Contains drag-reducing PTFE and is easily burnished for maximum hull speed
• Low-odor, environmentally friendly formula exceeds even the most stringent air pollution regulations
• Withstands frequent trailering, beaching, and launching
• Unique formula allows unlimited dry time to launch

Specifications:

• Finish: Flat
• Solids by weight: 73%
• Coverage: 490 sq. ft. /gal.
• VOC: 150 grams/liter (max)
• Biocide: Cuprous oxide: 40.43%
• Flash Point: >200° F
• Application method: Brush, roller, airless or conventional spray
• Maximum roller Thickness: 3/16"
• Number of coats: 1 minimum per season with additional coats at waterline
• Wet film thickness: 3.75 mils
• Dry film thickness: 1.5 mils
• Application Temp: 50° F. min. / 90° F. max.
• Minimum dry times (hours):
  • Degrees = Hours to touch / Hours to recoat / Hours to launch
    • 90° F = 1/4 hour / 1-1/2 hours / 6 hours
    • 70° F = 1/2 hour / 3 hours / 10 hours
    • 50° F = 1 hour / 6 hours / 16 hours
• Thinner: 140 Water-Based Brushing Liquid or clean fresh water

Pettit Hydrocoat Data Sheet and Application Guide