Antifouling bateau

Boat antifouling, protection against marine organisms

The purpose of antifouling is to protect your boat against fouling, the concentration of organisms carried by the water onto the hull while sailing or in port. Unlike lacquer, antifouling paint is applied below the waterline.

This paint is applied over a primer, applying a protective film to the boat's hull. Several brands exist, but the most effective we offer on the market is International antifouling. Their catalog covers a wide range of products, from erodable antifouling (or self-polishing antifouling) to hard matrix antifouling. Whether you're wintering your boat or returning it to the water, you're sure to find the antifouling paint you need. The basic, first-price erodable antifouling is Erodable Cruiser 200 International.

Images of antifouling installation from the Ryan & Sophie Sailing Youtube channel.

Erodable antifouling, ideal for yachting

A erodable antifouling (or self-polishing antifouling) is an antifouling that disintegrates from your hull as the water rubs against it. Hanging marine organisms will come off with the antifouling. Not suitable for fast boats or those moored for months at a time.

As for erodible antifouling, which disintegrates with the water as you sail, ourMicron 350 International Antifoulingis a high-quality, semi-erodible antifouling for areas of low to medium soiling. The micron international antifouling will easily last the season thanks to its biocide content.

Like its predecessor, ourTrilux 33 International Antifoulingis an erodable antifouling for application to your boat hull. This self-polishing product is available in a wide range of shades, and is highly effective when applied to heavily soiled areas. Two pack sizes are available for this antifouling paint.

Finally, ourBoatguard 100 International Antifoulingis an erodable antifouling for fresh and salt water, suitable for all surfaces except aluminum and propellers. Its €28 price tag makes it an extremely affordable and effective boat antifouling.

Hard matrix antifouling, long-lasting solution

A hard matrix antifoulingUnlike erodable or self-polishing antifouling, a hard matrix antifouling will remain on your boat throughout the season, and its biocide load slows the development of various marine organisms. It can be used on all fast boats and boats moored near currents or in port.

For hard matrix antifouling, we offer you ourUltra 300 International antifoulingwhich is a hard matrix antifouling suitable for all waters, both fresh and salt. Its ease of application and performance make it a product for yachtsmen and professionals alike. Its biocide content makes it one of the most effective antifouling paints for protecting your boat's hull.

Antifouling for aluminum hulls and propellers

As previous antifoulings are not suitable for propellers and aluminum surfaces, International offers aAntifouling Trilux 33 Hélices International specially designed for this purpose. This antifouling for propellers and bases is ideal for use on propellers.

Antifouling products at Nautisports

We offer a wide choice of antifouling products and paints online. Consult the product data sheets for details such as paint application surfaceprices, delivery times, our stock levels, etc. We offer a very wide choice of international and plastimo antifoulings, aluminum antifouling as well as many other products such as lacquers, primers, undercoats, thinners, etc.

Our customer service team will be happy to answer any technical questions you may have concerning the application of your antifouling or the choice of product to order in preparation for launching your boat.