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Old 05 February 2023, 19:29   #1
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How much does anti fouling devalue a used rib?

What is everyone's take on anti fouling a used rib which never been anti fouled before. What % does it devalue the boat? More or less than the cost of a years dry stacking?
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Old 05 February 2023, 21:08   #2
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Why would it. Lots of boats live in the sea. Mine is anti fouled and only did two seasons in the marina.

My previous boat was poorly antifouled and I spent ages removing it. New owner re applied anti foul straight away.

I have copper coat now. It’s an odd colour but I have burnished it for speed.
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What is everyone's take on anti fouling a used rib which never been anti fouled before. What % does it devalue the boat? More or less than the cost of a years dry stacking?
I think its very difficult to answer that. If you have the sort of huge rib that is far easier kept in the water than trailered it might actually be a selling point. If its a small boat that most people would trail - then its "ugly" and might be hiding a multitude of sins. One option would be to take lots of photo of the before, during and after, to show there's no hidden secrets unit the fouling.

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Why would it. Lots of boats live in the sea. Mine is anti fouled and only did two seasons in the marina.
I think if the new owner does not intend to keep it afloat it will be worth less if he wants a shiny white hull and has to strip it off or things its hiding gel coat damage. It might also be a sign that the boat has been kept in the water so engine not flushed, higher corrosion risk etc.
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