This blog began in late 2006 with the planning and preparation for a circumnavigation of the world in my 39-foot sail boat Pachuca. It then covered a successful 5-year circumnavigation that ended in April 2013. The blog now covers life with Pachuca back home in Australia.

Pachuca

Pachuca
Pachuca in Port Angeles, WA USA

Monday, June 10, 2019

Antifouling

On 14 May the boat was moved back into a shed for more spray painting.  Bruce spent spent the next two days preparing the section of the hull that had been under the pads supporting the boat in the hardstand cradle.  He then did the finishing touches on fairing the hull.

In one day, 16 May,  six coats were sprayed below the waterline: four of epoxy primer followed by two coats of International Micron 66 antifouling.  We were very fortunate in  having excellent weather conditions (moderate temperature, not too much humidity) for the work. 

Bruce fitted the anodes the next morning.

Ready for anodes


Under pad area now accessible for treatment

Spraying first coat of epoxy primer

Four coats of epoxy primer, ready for antifouling

Antifouling completed


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