Hydrocoat SR - Ablative Antifouling - Water Based

To the original Hydrocoat cuprous oxide biocide formula, Hydrocoat SR adds a second biocide - Irgarol - to complement the cuprous oxide with added protection against slime and other soft fouling.

With it's dual biocides Hydrocoat SR offers excellent protection against the full spectrum of fouling organisms, making it suitable even for severe fouling tropical waters.
Its controlled release paint film technology maintains a more constant release of biocides over a longer period of time than traditional bottom paints for outstanding service life.

Hydrocoat SR uses an innovative chemistry to replace the harsh solvents found in most bottom paints with water. This provides easier application and clean up, with low VOCs and no heavy solvent smell.

Its ablative surface wears away slowly with use, exposing fresh biocide - while eliminating paint build-up and the need for sanding when re-coating. As long as you can see the paint on your hull, you know it's working.

A hard ablative, Hydrocoat SR holds up to trailering, beaching, and launching. Its unique formula allows unlimited dry time to launch, so you can paint in fall or winter.
In addition, Hydrocoat SR contains low-friction PTFE, which forms an easily-burnished, ultra-slick film that helps reduce drag for quicker acceleration, faster cruising speeds, and improved fuel economy.

• Hard ablative coating with 40% cuprous oxide biocide provides multi-season protection
• Easy to apply and cleans up with soap & water
• Contains copper - do not use on aluminum hulls or outdrives
• Application: brush, short nap roller (maximum 3/16"), airless or conventional spray
• Thinner: Thin with water, if necessary (don't thin more than 10%)
• Theoretical coverage is 430 ft²/gallon; at least 2 coats recommended, with additional coat at waterline; 40% solids (vol.)


Heavy on the technical side...

A Word From Pettit —
There seems to be a lot of confusion in the marketplace concerning water-based bottom paints.
Many believe that a paint which allows clean up with soap and water must not be able to withstand in-water immersion; others think that if a bottom paint is ecofriendly it must not be as effective as traditional bottom paints, and still others believe that all water-based bottom paints are built the same way...

For over two decades Pettit Paint has led the way with water-based bottom paint technology. Their award winning line of ecofriendly bottom paints provides lower applied cost per square foot, easier application, and work as well, if not better than traditional bottom paints.
In fact, Pettit now has water-based bottom paint formulas in just about every category.

Although there are many water-based antifouling paints on the market, not all are created equal and, no other brand offers all of these benefits:
• Compatible over all bottom paints, hard or ablative - no more guessing
• They go further - 20% further in fact, typically covering over 400 square feet per gallon
• Unlimited launch window - paint today and launch whenever you want - no 60 day window, so you can take advantage of boatyard Fall Haulout specials
• No paint film build-up equals no sanding - EVER!
• Haul and re-launch without losing effectiveness
• No nasty solvent smells - allows for painting indoors
• Easy soap and water clean up
• Can be burnished for a slick racing finish