“We had a rudder for one of the boats rebuilt in Cape Town which we didn’t have time to Coppercoat, so we had to use regular antifoul on it. It’s a stark comparison, it has about half an inch of growth on it, whereas the rest of the boat had Coppercoat, including the yacht’s other rudder and it was as good as new with just a simple pressure wash.”

Justin ‘Jay’ Haller, Chief Engineer, Clipper Race.

Rainfall and high winds have played havoc with vessel maintenance in open hardstand areas throughout 2023. To prevent disruption for the remainder of the year, book now to secure your spot.

Global environmental regulations are tightening. The emphasis on eliminating VOCs and significantly reducing biocide leach rates and end-of-life pollution makes the future for traditional anti-fouls look bleak indeed.

Recently, HullWell attended the 2023 Auckland Boat Show at Jellicoe Harbour. The show was a highly anticipated event for the New Zealand boating public and it did not disappoint.