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Brushes, Rollers & Accessories Paintbrushes & foam brushes from 1 to 3 inches. Rollers, trays and frames for painting & varnishing all areas of your boat.	Primers Full selection of marine primers for paints, varnish & antifoul from manufacturers such as International, Premier paints and XM yachting. All out primers are designed for the marine environment and offer excellent benefits to the user and his boat.	Antifoul Antifoul paint from Interantional & premier paints and sterngear antifoul from Propshield. Protect your boat from fouling with these high quality self-eroding and hard antifouling paints for all types of boat, both power and sail. Choose from Cruiser Uno, Micron Extra, Interspeed Ultra, Trilux or Vc Offshore from International or the brand new One Can antifoul from Premier paints which offers protection for any boat up to 40knots design speed.
Finishes and Undercoats Gloss and satin topside paints for protection and decoration. We stock polyurethane and 2-pack epoxy boat paints, specialist paints for decks with non-slip properties and a huge selection of colours.	Varnishes Internationals range of quality yacht varnishes with both gloss and satin finish. All wood varnishes offer excellent protection for you wood decks, topsides and rubbing strakes. Choose from two-pack epoxy based or original varnish in gloss/satin finish depending on the protection needed.	Thinners paint & antifoul thinners for cleaning and diluting of yacht paint products. Specific thinners designed to complement specific marine paint products, whether antifoul thinners or epoxy thinners.
Osmosis Protection A selection of International products offering protection and treatment from osmosis. Applied correctly they offer an additional barrier to moisture, preventing/delaying the hull from taking in any water.	Specialist Products & Aerosols Specialist paints for specific purposes such as bilges (Danboline) outdrives (Trilux Prop-o-Drev), and outboard motor cowlings.

Antifouling Tips

There are different types of antifoul available (hard, self-eroding etc.) so check what is suitable for your particular boat and the area in which you will use it.

Antifoul cannot be applied directly to the hull which must be keyed and primed before the antifoul is applied. If you are re-applying antifoul on top of existing antifoul layers, ensure that the new paint is compatible and if in doubt, apply a layer of primer as a barrier coat. On NEW boats, you will have to "key" the hull by sanding it with wet & dry paper first, before applying a primer and then applying the antifoul.

Always ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from cracks, flakes and other debris.

Check the minimum period you need to leave between coats and in some cases the advised time for leaving the boat out of the water between completing the antifoul and re-launching.

Due to the seasonal nature of antifouling, it is often done during the colder months of the year - Keep your cans of paint indoors if possible as it will be much easier to apply if not too chilled.

Always mask off the waterline where you want the antifoul to finish. Use previous marks as a guide, or check other craft of similar design. Good quality masking tape will leave a clean line and be easily removed. Cheaper or household masking tape which is not designed to be used outdoors can become dificult to remove and loose it's adhesion, allowing paint to creep underneath and spoil the finish.

When applying the antifoul, always stir the paint well before use - this will ensure even application and the proper dispersion of chemicals and substances in the paint.

Do not attempt to antifoul on damp or wet days - the moisture will adversely effect the adhesion of the product.

Do not be tempted to use a large roller to apply the paint, the curves and shapes found on all boats will effect an uneven application as pressure will be applied to certain areas of the roller and not others.