The steps to apply anti-fouling bottom boat paint are different for brand-new boats, as opposed to older boats needing a recoat, because new boats need the wax used to free them from the mold removed.

Selecting the right anti-fouling bottom paint will increase ­efficiency throughout your season and keep your overall maintenance costs down as well.

Protect your assets and look good while doing it! While not often discussed, marine coatings defend boats against wind, salt, UV, and more. From antifouling to clear teak finishes, cutting-edge ...

Pettit Marine Paint, leading manufacturer of high performance marine coatings, announced today the release of the all-new superyacht antifouling system, the Pettit XL line.

Some prominent paint manufacturers are offering zinc-based bottom paints as an alternative to copper-based paints. Santa Barbara Harbor is hosting the next round of research on noncopper bottom ...

His father, Harry Wills, owned a boat-building business in Santa Monica and became one of the first distributors of Pettit boat-bottom paints. The family had a 28-foot Herreshoff, which they would ...

How advanced paints and coatings shield your vessel from harsh elements, enhance aesthetics, and meet modern environmental standards The post Protecting Your Boat with the Science of Marine Paints ...