Anti-Fouling... Why?

It is vital to protect your boat through antifouling as once fouling has a hold on your hull; it will rapidly colonize the surface, making it difficult to remove.  Prevention is therefore much better than cure.

There are three key reasons antifouling growth should be prevented:

Safety:  Heavy fouling growth reduces responsiveness as well as making the boat sit lower in the water.  This can have serious implications in challenging weather conditions.

Protection: Prolonged fouling growth will damage the substrate of the hull.  For example, the natural glues organisms use to attach to the hull damage wood and fibreglass.

Speed and Efficiency:  Fouling causes drag, which slows you down and increases fuel costs.

What's the solution?  Simple.  Have your bottom anti-fouled on a regular basis.  Bay Port uses environmentally-friendly marine anti-fouling bottom treatment that is highly effective and won't harm our environment.  As leaders in environmentally responsible boating and having earned the 'Clean Marine' designation, we balance the needs of the recreational boater with those of our sensitive ecosystem. 

Contact Al or Clint for a quick estimate (approx $30/foot) and to book your Spring '09 service.