Custom Line Navetta 42 Anti-fouling

overview

The Custom Line Navetta 42 came to MS1 for a comprehensive antifouling treatment to protect its hull.

Our experienced team applied premium antifouling coatings to prevent marine growth and optimize the yacht’s efficiency and speed in all sea conditions. This professional antifouling process not only enhances performance but also extends the lifespan of the superyacht’s hull, reducing long-term maintenance needs.

With Marine Services One’s expertise in superyacht care, the Navetta 42 is fully safeguarded, ready to cruise with top-tier protection.

SCope of work

anti-fouling

Anti-fouling

PRESSURE WASHING

STAGE 1

The hull of the yacht was pressured washed to remove the barnacles and marine growth under the hull.

SANDING

STAGE 2

This was done with grid 120 & 80 sanding paper until the old anti-foul was removed and the hull was stripped back to its gel coat.

WASHING THE HULL

STAGE 3

The hull was washed with fresh water to remove any dust particles.

APPLICATION OF PRIMER

STAGE 4

1 coat of primer was applied manually for better coverage which took 8 hours to cure.

SANDING

STAGE 5

Light sanding was done again, and the area was cleaned with acetone for bounding purposes.

APPLICATION OF SEALANT

STAGE 6

One coat of Marine Sealant was added by hand with a paint roller which took 8 hours to cure.

SANDING

STAGE 7

Another round of sanding was done, and the area was cleaned with acetone for bounding purposes.

APPLICATION OF ANTI-FOULING

STAGE 8

Two coats of black Anti-fouling paint were added to the hull of the boat by hand and needed to be semi-dried a few hours before the boat went back into the water.