Product Overview
Hydrocoat Black Gal
Keep your hull pristine and perform at its peak with Pettit Paint's Hydrocoat Black Gal. This best-selling, water-based ablative antifouling paint delivers powerful, multi-season protection against barnacles, zebra mussels, and other hard fouling. Formulated with 40% cuprous oxide and slick PTFE, Hydrocoat Black Gal offers a smooth, durable finish that's tough enough for frequent trailering and launching, while minimizing drag for improved speed and fuel efficiency. Its eco-friendly formula is easy to apply and cleans up effortlessly with soap and water, making maintenance a breeze.
Key Features
- **Powerful Multi-Season Protection:** 40% cuprous oxide content effectively combats hard and soft fouling growth, keeping your hull clean for longer.
- **Durable and Trailer-Friendly:** Withstands the rigors of frequent trailering, launching, and beaching without compromising performance.
- **Enhanced Performance:** Added PTFE creates an ultra-slick surface that reduces drag, leading to faster speeds and better fuel economy.
- **Easy Application and Cleanup:** Water-based formula applies smoothly and cleans up easily with soap and water, eliminating harsh solvent odors.
- **Controlled Release Technology:** Ensures a consistent release of biocides over time for long-lasting protection with less copper.
- **Ablative Action:** Self-polishing coating wears away gradually, exposing fresh biocide and preventing paint buildup, eliminating the need for sanding.
- **Eco-Friendly Formula:** Contains fewer VOCs and no harsh solvents, making it a more environmentally responsible choice.
What's in the Box
- 1 Gallon of Pettit Paint Hydrocoat Black Gal Antifouling Paint
Specifications
The Captain's Take
After years of battling stubborn fouling, I switched to Hydrocoat Black Gal and haven't looked back. This stuff is the real deal. It's easy to apply, keeps my hull clean all season, and the added PTFE makes a noticeable difference in my boat's performance. Plus, the soap-and-water cleanup is a huge bonus. I highly recommend Hydrocoat Black Gal to any boater who wants a hassle-free, high-performance antifouling solution.
