Hull Protection Systems for Narrowboats

A range of hull coatings to suit every requirement of narrowboat construction or refurbishment. Based on well proven technology the range of coatings will meet both professional and owner applicator needs.

Bitumen Based Coatings

RYTEX

A versatile, high performance bodied bitumen solution which gives an attractive satin finish. Easy to apply and quick drying. Specially formulated for permanent water immersion conditions, RYTEX will out perform traditional bituminous paints.

PREMIUM PROTECTION

High performance bitumen coating containing Gilsonite. Has excellent weather resistance, abrasion resistance, allied to a degree of oil & diesel resistance. PREMIUM PROTECTION has a deep black gloss finish which is easy to apply and will have a longer life than conventional bitumen paints. PREMIUM PROTECTION is ideal as a refresher coat over any bottom blacking.

Bitumen based coatings are suitable for both new application and refurbishment. In most cases they can be applied directly over existing coatings. However we recommend that a test area be checked first before commencing painting the entire hull.

Coal Tar Pitch Based Coatings

STANDARD BLACK

Easily applied, fast drying low viscosity coal tar varnish. Pleasant gloss appearance with better gloss retention than bitumen paints. Also exhibits resistance to oil & diesel.

COFLEX VT

Vinyl Tar coating with excellent oil & diesel resistance, allied to abrasion resistance, flexibility and weather resistance. The product of choice for high quality hull protection. COFLEX VT dries to a pleasant matt finish with good application properties.

Coal Tar Pitch products whilst being easy to apply are recommended for professional use only. Particularly suited for new work, they can be used for refurbishment but they should not be applied over surfaces previously painted with bitumen based products.

	RYTEX	PREMIUM PROTECTION	STANDARD BLACK **	COFLEX VT **
Surface Preparation: New Work	Clean/de-rust to bright metal. Abrade with coarse wet & dry. Degrease	Clean/de-rust to bright metal. Abrade with coarse wet & dry. Degrease	Clean/de-rust to bright metal. Abrade with coarse wet & dry. Degrease	Degrease and if possible shot blast to SA2.5 Alternatively, mechanically abrade
Surface Preparation: refurbishment	Pressure Clean; De-rust as required and patch treat	Pressure Clean; De-rust as required and patch treat	Pressure Clean; De-rust as required and patch treat	Pressure Clean; De-rust as required and patch treat
Ease of Application
Min. Application Temperature	10 oC	10 oC	10 oC	10 oC
Application Method	Brush/Roller/ Airless Spray	Brush/Roller/ Airless Spray	Brush/Roller/ Airless Spray	Brush/Roller/ Airless Spray
Recommended No. of Coats*	3 Coats on new work; 1-2 coats on refurbishment	4 Coats on new work; 1-2 coats on refurbishment	3 Coats on new work; 1-2 coats on refurbishment	3 Coats on new work; 1-2 coats on refurbishment
* For Refurbishment work, it is advisable to put an extra coat around the waterline*
Spreading Rate	4 square metres per litre per coat	8 square metres per litre per coat	8 square metres per litre per coat	3.5 square metres per litre per coat
Drying Time (@10oc)	6-8 hours	6-8 hours	6-8 hours	2-4 hours
Overcoating Time (@10oc)	24 hours	24 hours	24 hours	2-4 hours
Launch Time (@10oc)	48 hours	48 hours	48 hours	48 hours
Cleaner/Thinner	White Spirit	White Spirit	Coflex VT Thinner	Coflex VT Thinner
Finish	Satin	Gloss	Gloss	Matt

** For professional use only - Health & Safety

COVERAGE RATES FOR NARROWBOAT
HULL PROTECTION PRODUCTS

Recommended coating rates:

Coflex and Rytex
Bare steel 3 coats
Refurbishment 2 coats

Coverage rates for 2 coat treatment

Recommended coating rates:

Coverage rates for 2 coat treatment