Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 July 2013, 12:53
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 July 2013, 10:32
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Replies: 5
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Coppercoat on the dry-stack.
I recently visited Hamble Point Marina and spotted this rib in the dry stack. It is owned by Osmotech UK and was treated with Coppercoat 7 years ago. It was good to see that it had withstood the...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
02 November 2012, 14:30
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,325
Conventional single-pack anti-foul paints are...
Conventional single-pack anti-foul paints are porous, and provide no protection other than (hopefully!) against marine growth. For osmosis protection you must apply several coats (500 mircons as a...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
17 October 2012, 09:04
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,597
The problem with using Coppercoat on outboards,...
The problem with using Coppercoat on outboards, brackets, legs, props and so on is one of adhesion. Coppercoat will not bond directly with metal surfaces such as aluminium, stainless steel, bronze or...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
16 October 2012, 17:33
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,597
I know I'm a bit late on to this thread, but I...
I know I'm a bit late on to this thread, but I thought you might be interested to learn what that the founder and owner of NRG Marine (manufacturer of Sonihull ultrasonic anti-foul) uses on his own...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
15 October 2012, 20:25
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,325
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 September 2012, 08:58
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,153
Coppercoat
It is possible to spray apply Coppercoat, using a conventional air-fed remote pressure-pot system from the likes of DeVilbiss. But you need plenty of pressure (120 psi at the gun tip) and a big...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 September 2012, 13:32
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Trade announcements and special offers
10 September 2012, 13:23
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,480
Coppercoat discount at Southampton Boat Show
For the duration of the Southampton Boat Show (Sept 14-23) we are offering a discount of £12 per litre from the usual r.r.p. as well as free UK delivery.
At the Show you can find us at our usual...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 September 2012, 12:59
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,388
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 September 2012, 12:52
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,065
Hi Telcowilliam,
Sorry for the late reply!...
Hi Telcowilliam,
Sorry for the late reply! (For future reference, the quickest way to obtain a quote is to contact us via www.coppercoat.com (https://www.coppercoat.com) or by callign 01258...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 September 2012, 09:30
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,153
As others have mentioned, it looks more like a...
As others have mentioned, it looks more like a conventional blue anti-foul paint than it does Coppercoat. Our Coppercoat product does go blue at the waterline, but lower down it stays a dark green...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 August 2012, 16:30
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,065
Sorry - I forgot to add this. Coppercoat is not...
Sorry - I forgot to add this. Coppercoat is not adversely effected by being out of the water. So you could lift your boat out every week and launch it every weekend if you wished. Or you could leave...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 August 2012, 16:26
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,065
Coppercoat is a mix of copper metal powder and...
Coppercoat is a mix of copper metal powder and two-pack epoxy resin, and is the toughest anti-foul available. In fact it's tougher and less porous than gelcoat. This means that it can stand up to the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 August 2012, 15:15
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,065
coppercoat
Just a quick note to say thank you to those on here that ordered Coppercoat from us this season - please do stay in touch and report your findings. Certainly we are seeing an increase in interest in...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 March 2012, 10:34
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,065
You are quite right Paul - the advantage is...
You are quite right Paul - the advantage is indeed far more noticeable on a larger boat with a greater wetted surface area. And although the principle remains sound (a low friction, smooth,...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 March 2012, 09:56
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,065
Hi Thomas,
Unfortunately your friend has...
Hi Thomas,
Unfortunately your friend has his wires badly crossed! It is TBT that is banned in anti-fouls, not copper. In fact, virtually every anti-foul coating currently on the market uses...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 March 2012, 09:48
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,065
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 March 2012, 10:50
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,065
In reply to 250kts, and just as a quick...
In reply to 250kts, and just as a quick clarrification to those who are unfamiliar with Coppercoat, a package of 6 litres of Coppercoat consists of 6 half-litre pots of base epoxy, 6 half-litre pots...
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