Duration 11:5

How to Antifoul your boat hull - Small boat owner

by The Fish Locker Workshop

40 458 watched

Published 8 Feb 2020

Antifouling the boat ready for the coming fishing season is a job that many people put off and dread. Here is how I prep and antifoul my fishing boat. Nice and simple. Proper antifouling can not only protect your boat hull but also improve your fuel efficiency and running costs.

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@the_internet_3324 years ago I've noticed some of your posts have tons of views and some have fewer, but I want to say as a land dweller who randomly found your videos, I really appreciate these posts, your presentation and clever knowledge. Keep it up and thanks for being you! ... 4
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@itslowtide46904 years ago As I watched the tape come off, I had that thought — so satisfying to watch it — then the video said the same thing! 4
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@vlf1264 years ago Great job John , attention to detail is the best way forward for the upcoming season , Thanks for the video ... 2
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@danielkiraly48684 years ago Another very useful video! Cheers John!
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@kimweston26314 years ago Nice to see your lad 'helping out'
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@pompeyo74 years ago great video, great advice and i love that your little fella helps you. 3
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@yamiatemyugi3 years ago The sanding and painting is satisfying 1
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@lizwallace96724 years ago When we did the water line it was chalk and string and we used air fed machines to remove paint love seeing James helping you
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@damianowens50664 years ago Hiya mate I've not long got home from helping Kev anti foul, polish and wax his boat and I'm absolutely knackered! Next year you could pop up to liverpool and give us a hand! Lol 😴😂😉👍 2
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@lizwallace96724 years ago Well that was interesting it brought back memories I was a qualified assistant painter in rosyth dockyard 2
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@stewyripper4 years ago excellent video again mate, boat is looking good now. 1
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@Goldshot123last year Great video.
I have just bought my first boat, a Shetland 460 for fresh and saltwater fishing, and will have to antifoul soon.
Thanks for the clear video, mate, keep up with the great fishing!!
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@kevinbuckler10854 years ago Great job,and good to see you had your assistant keeping an eye on you !!! 1
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@jmc80184 years ago Really satisfying job, looks good. Great tip about doing the two colours to see where it’s worn 👍 1
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@timmywhizreFre5h4 years ago Been well over 25 years since we had our boat, so many hours spent looking after her. 1
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@robnicolson27474 years ago Great vid as always, ive never painted a boat but found frog tape much better for painting in houses than normal masking tape might make the prep easier for next time matey :-) 1
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@glencronin15924 years ago Love your attention to detail, and all your videos most informative help me with my fishing. 1
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@retiredcarpenter85544 years ago as usual you do a great job of explaining the need for and the application of.... 1
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@l.r.sfishing40114 years ago That was awesome I love these how to beat vids so useful!!! Thanks for sharing 1
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@alanwoolley16814 years ago Excellent Video never knew you needed a different anti foul for over 30 knots cheers Al 2
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@peteranddorothybowles54284 years ago going to have to do it Boats been in hbr for 2 wks and growth on the glass has knocked my power right down Good tips again I really didn't realize how towed boats need antifoul if kept in saltwater for any time Take care mate ...
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@vr_gamers81164 years ago Stellar job John, saved yourself a right few quid there... and you got all that satisfaction knowing it's done properly.. Likewise, I've just finished gel coating and polishing my Kayak, it's now like new and should be much faster and good for many years of fishing. Keep busy John and stay safe. ATB. ... 1
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@willhagler93344 years ago Top coat bottom coat, two different colors...Brilliant !!! Thank you. 1
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@Yasserflehan19703 years ago Thank u for providing me with a lot of information. How long to keep the paint to dry then to drop the boat to the sea
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@neilhellens89564 years ago Great post John as per usual...You were peeling that tape at the same time my missus was peeling my sunburn off my shoulders..She suggested that I should get my bottom anti fouled..I laughingly felled her with a swift upper right cross...
Just joking......It was a left upper cut..I think I need to go fishing ... 1
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@AmazingFishingUK4 years ago great job looking nice. small advice remove mastic tape before paint drys this way you avoid edge chipping of while removing tape :) 3
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@theoisaac35644 years ago Appreciate your thing they will appreciate you good tips have good day 1
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@liamgarrity21744 years ago Brill video john i prep a d paint busses as part of my job and you did a cracking job ! Dont know why i watched it though ive never had or plan on owning a boat ! Little tip for your masking tape too take it off when pain isnt fully dry its easier and doesnt flake the edge ... 2
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@Hogey5014 years ago 2c'nd coat by Fishlocker Jr. And we're all good to go! Gotta luv im....:)
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@fleosflanacek4 years ago Hi john, really good vid (as per usual). How often do you antifoul? 1
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@garethh69622 years ago Very informative vid I plan on getting a boat for fishing around same size you have there. I’m a fresh water angler live in land don’t have a driving licence as I had a head injury but want to go out sea fishing bad in my own boat. So the main thing I need to sort now is docking the boat when I get it somewhere in East Yorkshire for a reasonable price. Is this anti fouling a one yearly thing.. ...
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@davidpolidano82093 years ago Hey great video, I've been involved in yacht maintenance for a while and wet sending is generally the way to go when the aim is to only slap on a fresh coat of AF. Does this apply aswell for small fast boats like this? 1
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@andrewcarson90684 years ago great stuff....what grit of sandpaper do you use?? cheers 1
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@johnkester59264 years ago I have 5 boats 4 trailer sailors , 1 stays in the water year around, but mine is in fresh water so I don't have to worry about barnacles but we do get algae so we only have to clean mine with a brush once in a while in the water but we do paint mine about every 8 to 10 years, the others that are in trailers are just cleaned after sailing fresh water or salt water sense I only use them for maybe sense I only use them for a day or so I don't really have to worry about barnacles. but you do put out very informative videos John! ... 2
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@trampster73064 years ago Good sound advice as always! My Mrs thinks I should get my undersides anti-fouled! Glad you didn't roll the boat back any further - without it being connected to a vehicle, I had visions of the Bow heading Skywards as the weight transferred! As always John, you had it weighed off! What was that lurking under the stern at 2.00 mins in - did my eyes deceive me or was there a pet Rabbit lurking? !! ... 1
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@markdunbar82194 years ago Got to do mine soon not looking forward to all the dust 😫 great blog many thanks 👍I need to renew the Cottle pins as a few rollers have come loose because the pins have rusted ... 1
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@OBLIVIONevolvedurbex4 years ago Done a good job there mate ,have you got a vid showing how to make a lobster/crab pot? interested how they made. 1
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@stevagaga3 years ago Hi John:). I just bought my first boat in Norway (beautiful 16 years old Askeladden 525 EXCEL), and I have to do the same job - which I never did before. Can you help me with some advices:
1. Are you washing the boat before aplying the paint?
2. How much time after you painted the last stroke is safe to put the boat in the water?
3. I can find on the paint box that is reccomended outside temperature for painting around 10 degrees celsius. Did you tried to paint on lower temperatures?
4. Can masking tape hold on the antifouling paint, so that I can polish the boat?
Thank you:) ...
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@createdezign18404 years ago You know If I could get away with it I'd wear a dinosaur Hooded onesie and blue Thomas wellies all the time, Night clubs, shopping the lot. John your kid rocks.... :) Also most impressed by your rabbit helper.. ;) 1
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@inspirality4 years ago A really professional looking job John well done mate
A tip given/shown to me by a professional decorator friend is to put the tray into a plastic bag before pouring the paint into it
Pour the paint and work as usual. When you have finished remove the clean tray from the bag, turn the bag inside out and bin it
Super easy and no cleaning to do 👍 ... 2
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@johnevans3824 years ago Like your boat is it 20ft? Many thanks john
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@neilmcewan1983 years ago Gel coat bottom do I need to primmer the bottom before antifouling paint
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@IOMFishing4 years ago Nice job, don't suppose you fancy doing mine, been putting it off since Christmas!! 1
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@gazellis19614 years ago Great video as always John ..simple to follow ..with a great finish
Would you attempt to do paint work above the water mark your self? 1
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@marklaing61384 years ago Great vid...need to have a go at mine soon as never been redone in 17 years (kept on a trailer). Fancy doing it for me? 😂😂 1
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@andrewcarson90684 years ago Could I ask what sandpaper grit level you use....thanks great video 1
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@davidholmes26654 years ago Hi john just found this video, really helpfull I've just bought an orkney longliner it's been out of the water for some time and has no cuddy at the moment so i can turn it upside down to work on the hull to prepare it before i put it into service, would it be best to paint it first before anti fouling or just clean it then anti foul hope to hear from you soon ... 2
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@fishinmalarkey98304 years ago Handy video mate.
I'm actually doing a heck load of work on my little boat and was wondering if I have any questions would I be able to fire them at you to see if you can impart some wise advice to a boating novice? Cheers man ... 1
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@jimmyflynn17644 years ago i love my boat she's my baby well after the wife and kids i suppose when am not fishing I like to keep on top of the cleaning of her thing is I give it a good wash and polish and because its not in shelter 3 days later looks like she's never been done ive had jimmysjoy from new in 2006 and like to keep on top of things I need to do oh somebody told me about rubbing compound it called FARECLA PROFILE 300 RAPID CUT COMPOUND what great stuff it is brought my boat up like new again ... 1
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@danegoff79234 years ago I never knew this was part of the maintenance of a boat, about how long does this prosses take over all? 1
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@chopperhehehe4 years ago Cracking job. If worth doing do it right
👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🎣😁✌️ 1
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@dodgsr20094 years ago Are we ever gonna get a full boat review. None available for the 520 1
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@Alexxx---1014 years ago Change the play back speed on this video back to 0.5x and it's quite funny. 2
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@joedennehy3864 years ago Have you invested in some rod holders yet? 1
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@42by104 years ago Is that a dog, cat, or rabbit that scuttles under the boat at ? 2
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@kfranksd4 years ago Im not sure if this applies but usually when I mask off areas for paint I won't let it dry before removing the masking tape. Usually I'll remove the tape a bit after I finish painting while it is still wet so you don't get any flaking. It looks like you had no issues but that's a little trick I use. Good video tho! ... 1
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@gazzwad3 years ago whats living under the boat? is it a rabbit haha 2