About Finsulate Antifouling

Conventional antifouling paints, without exception, try to prevent the on-growth of mussels, algae and other organisms through toxic substances they contain. Aside from chemical aspects and their environmental implications, such methods are not even efficient: The paints usually do not last long. And their antifouling effect is weakened whenever the ship lies still. While waters get intentionally polluted by the toxic substances leaking into it.

Finsulate® has proven that efficient antifouling can be done
much easier and cleaner!

 

EFFICIENT, NON-TOXIC ANTIFOULING

Due to the physical functionality of the Finsulate structure, no toxic materials are needed to prevent the on-growth of organisms. A great side-effect of this is the longer lifespan: Finsulate does not lead to a washing out of substances.

SAVE TIME, MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

With Finsulate antifouling, taking your yacht out of the water for cleaning won’t be necessary any more. Cleaning the hull can be done quickly and easily while the yacht stays in the water. And no toxic paintings will have to be brushed into the water…

LASTS FOR AT LEAST 8 YEARS

Boats with Finsulate installed have been cruising for more than 8 years. In other words: The warranty period of minimum 8 years in reality has already been exceeded.

 

ORDER PROCESS
Finsulate is a product which is delivered including its application. This is why the ordering process is a bit different compared to toxic antifouling paints.

First, you contact us. We’ll then ask you a few questions about your vessel: Which type, what sailing properties and the dimensions. That information allows us to select the right Finsulate grade and estimate the costs and to plan the works.

PREPARATIONS
With Finsulate you’ll have an antifouling solution for at least 8 years. To ensure that your sailing pleasure really will last that long, we require some special preparations for the application surface: If the hull surface contains antifouling paint, that paint first has to be removed. After that, one layer of Epoxy primer must be applied. Once this is done, TiadalWorx can start with the Finsulate application.

New boats or yachts usually require just minimal preparation works for the Finsulate application. We’ll be glad to advise you on this.

ANTIFOULING APPLICATION
Finsulate is applied by experienced professionals. TidalWorx is your Finsulate approved installer, and we take care of the full process for you. Your boat will need to be on a hard standing, and be dry for each stage of the preparation and installation.

READY FOR SAILING AGAIN!
Once the Finsulate application is done, you can put your vessel back into the water right away. But you could also choose to leave it on land for some time since Finsulate won’t be affected by dry storage. Which means that not only can you leave your vessel in the water for at least 8 years. You can also bring it to a winter storage each year during that time.

For further information about Finsulate, the installation process, living with the product and testimonials, please visit the official Finsulate website here: https://www.finsulate.com/en/