TotalBoat JD Select Ablative Bottom Paint

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Product Details

TotalBoat JD Select is a single-season, water-based ablative antifouling bottom paint that provides incredible results for a very low cost. It is low in VOCs and has no harsh fumes, making it ideal for marinas under environmental restrictions. It's also very easy to apply and cleans up easily with just soap and water.

JD Select can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed then burnished for a smooth, fuel-efficient finish. JD Select can be applied over most aged antifouling coats without fear of lifting.

Our most popular bottom paint! Available in Quart & Gallon sizes, in Black, Blue, Green and Red.

Buy a Gallon and receive a free roller & metal tray kit, paint suit, maroon abrasive pad, 1 roll of painter's masking tape, and two 10" wooden stir sticks.

Tech Specs

Thinning/Cleanup	Water
Surface Prep Wipe - Bare Wood and Previously Painted Surfaces	TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100
Surface Prep Wipe - Bare Fiberglass	TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
Surface Prep Wipe - Bare Steel	TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
Primer - Fiberglass and Steel Only	TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer (do not use on aluminum)

Technical Specifications
Application Method	Brush, roll (we recommend a 3/16" nap or foam solvent-safe roller cover, or spray (airless or conventional).
Application Temperature	50-90°F; 0-90% humidity
Number of Coats	1-2
Film Thickness per Coat	1.5 mils dry (3.75 mils wet)
Dry Time to Overcoat	1.5 hours @ 90°F, 3 hours @ 70°F, 6 hours @ 50°F
Dry Time to Launch	6 hours @ 90°F, 10 hours @ 70°F, 16 hours @ 50°F
Recommended Roller	3/16'' nap or foam solvent-safe roller cover
Finish	Flat
Coverage	Approximately 500 sq. ft. per gallon
Cuprous Oxide	25%
Launch Window	There is no maximum dry time before launching

Info & Guides

Paint Survey Comments

We surveyed customers who painted their boats with JD Select because we wanted to compare our in-house test results with our customers' experiences. Overwhelmingly, customers said they would use it again and recommend this paint to a friend. Here are some actual survey comments:

"Application was odorless and easy, clean up as easy as possible."
"Easy application & great cleanup"
"I liked the easy clean up with water"
"I was amazed to see absolutely no growth on the bottom, and the paint held up wonderfully. It looks almost as good after a power wash as it did the day it went on!"
"Terrific value. I am very pleased with the performance. Thanks"
"There was a strong bloom of mussels that affected everyone, and I felt that the JD paint did as well as any. I think it is a great deal, and I love it being water-based."
"Ran out of old paint and used yours to finish keel & rudder. One coat only, covered with excellent results"
"The ease of application was excellent. the paint did not settle out in the can so I didn't have to spend any time stirring it ahead of time"

Technical Information

JD Select Features

Easy to apply - Can be applied over ablative or hard bottom paints.
Low-VOC, water-based paint. Cleans up easily with water.
Provides excellent single-season antifouling protection.
For use on properly prepared fiberglass, wood, steel, iron, and previously painted surfaces in good condition.
No harsh fumes makes it ideal for year-round, indoor application.
Can be burnished for a smoother, faster, more fuel-efficient surface.
Approved for salt and fresh water applications.
Coverage is approximately 500 sq. ft. per gallon

Data Sheets

JD Select Technical Data

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TotalBoat Antifouling Paint Selection Guide

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TotalBoat Antifouling Paint Compatibility Chart

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Additional JD Select Information

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11 – 40 of 184 Reviews

Shelby Township, MI

5 out of 5 stars.

Went on easy

2 years ago

The product was easy to use. I was able to put one coat on the entire water line and down with less than 1 gallon of paint for my 31 foot Sea Ray. I found the cleanup to be easy and the added perks of giving you a free paint suit, roller, roller handle, pan, tape, and sandpaper was a nice touch as well. I will see how this paint holds up throughout the season.

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Long Island, New York

5 out of 5 stars.

Highly recommend this product

2 years ago

Product works great. Good coverage over old paint. Easy cleanup.

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Connecticut

4 out of 5 stars.

I have used this product for several years.

2 years ago

At this price point, this is a very good product. It does the job, is easy to use and gives full season protection.

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shelton, ct.

1 out of 5 stars.

garbage

2 years ago

used to be good before they changed the formula. I have a full gallon of useless paint. Jamestown don't wanna know nuttin even though Ibought from for years. hey, screw um, its only one customer.

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Lower Alabama

5 out of 5 stars.

Plenty for 2 thick coats

2 years ago

1981 Hunter 25. Will haul out in a year and a half to review fully. Loved the water clean up.

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Raritan Bay, NJ

4 out of 5 stars.

I will buy this product again

2 years ago

Special context-- transitioning from Baltoplate (racing) to a hard ablative to save money and to ease cleaning. Baltoplate was sanded thoroughly with 80 grit, but not removed. That base required three coats of Select (gallon and a third) to cover 30' sailboat. Boat in water 157 days, cleaned every three weeks, then two, then every week at season's end. It was kept in racing condition. My only issue was that some areas of bottom paint eventually chipped off rather than rubbed smooth -- I think it was inadequate sanding. My diver really appreciated the improvement, however, so I will stick with Select next year.

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Wildwood, NJ

5 out of 5 stars.

A little goes a long way!

2 years ago

This paint was amazing and easy to work with. Just over one quart gave me two coats on a 20' Grady White, and the cost per quart crushed competitors. TB

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Raritan Bay, New Jersey

3 out of 5 stars.

thin but may be effective

2 years ago

I found the product went on surprisingly thin, despite heavy sanding of previous paint (with which it was advertised as compatible) and extensive stirring. As a result I applied three coats. I look forward to assessing effectiveness at the end of the season. If better than anticipated, I will make it known. In the meantime, still awaiting response to my questions to JD by email.

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Oregon

5 out of 5 stars.

Easy application

3 years ago

Tis is a great product, I couldn't get my boat off the trailer so I jacked it up and blocked it up about 6 inches. This was a kit complete with roller, tray and tyvex coveralls. I was able to buy ,2 coats on using about a third of the gallon. I have 22 C Dory cruiser.

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Northern Neck, Virginia

5 out of 5 stars.

Total Boat Rules Again

3 years ago

Bottom painting has never been less of a chore. Inoffensive and Effective in Chesapeake waters.

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Annapolis, MD

4 out of 5 stars.

Good single season bottom Paint

3 years ago

This is my second season for JD Select. Last year's results were OK with only 1 - 2 dozen or so barnacles from mid-Chesapeake waters. I use two coats of JDS on a 30 ft sailboat that stays in the water 7 - 8 months so a single season paint seems to work for me. Pros - rolls on easily and covers well, adequate protection Cons - does not store well - regardless of endless power stirring, had to strain to get hard chips out of JDS left over from last year.

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Georgetown, Maine

5 out of 5 stars.

I like this product

3 years ago

This product is used on my 33 foot sailboat in mid Maine. The boat is in the water from June 1 to October 1. I live on the boat during the summer and get lots, almost daily sailing time. Besides the weekly scrub of the waterline, from the dinghy. The bottom stays clean enough that a quick power wash takes off the minimal slim that accumulated over the summer. A quick sanding in the fall with 180 grit , keeps the bottom smooth and gets rid of any build up. I use one gallon with the foam roller that comes from Jamestown .

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Maryland

1 out of 5 stars.

probably no in quart size.

3 years ago

I purchased two quarts of the blue bottom paint. after exhausting the first quart, we opened the second of can, and discovered it did not dry to the same color as the first. perhaps we should have mixed the two cans together before application, thus an even color. this insight should be shared with future purchasers of this product.

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Shelton, ct.

2 out of 5 stars.

formula change

3 years ago

color did in fact go from dark green to grass green. also definitely does not cover as well, very thin. I used it for 3 seasons but cannot anymore. ingredients have changed comparing last years can to this year.

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Fairhaven, MA

4 out of 5 stars.

Easy to use. Will it work as well?

3 years ago

Easy to apply. We'll see how it performs when the boat is hauled in the fall. (Maybe it deserves five stars...) Including the painting kit was a fabulous idea. JD customer service is tops!

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Youngstown ohio

5 out of 5 stars.

Great product

3 years ago

This product was amazing and they sent the product with the roller pan tape and tyvex suit that I was not expecting for free. It rolled on great and dried just as fast as I could roll it on so there was really no wait time in between coats. I put four coats of paint on my 24' boat in 8 hours. Overall great product.

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Maine

5 out of 5 stars.

Look like a pro!

3 years ago

Thanks to JD's extensive experience and knowledge about their products, even a novice can achieve fantastic results.

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Maine

5 out of 5 stars.

Look like a pro!

3 years ago

Thanks to JD's collective experience and extensive knowledge about their products help even a novice achieve fantastic results.

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Wicford, RI

5 out of 5 stars.

Have used it every spring for 10 years

4 years ago

Works well, doesn't build up, does what it's supposed to.

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Pennsville NJ

5 out of 5 stars.

Great product

4 years ago

I've been using JD select bottom paint for three years now... what's not to like...easy application...works as expected...easy to order...

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Grand Haven, MI

4 out of 5 stars.

Great Product

4 years ago

I did some research as a first time DIY bottom painter. There were very good reviews on this products versus the more expensive products out there. I will say that it went on very nice and evenly. Covered well and dried very fast even in heated winter storage. The boat has not been in the water yet so I can't speak to that but very pleased with the way it went on.

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Cape cod

3 out of 5 stars.

Can leaked

4 years ago

The paint can leaked, not a lot but enought to make a mess in the box.

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marathon fla.

1 out of 5 stars.

BE MORE FLEXIBLE

4 years ago

Paint was fine, i bought 3 gallons....I am a little disappointed your salesman could not give me a little better deal on price and eliminate all that other stuff, ie 3 paint suit, 10 paint sticks, 3 scrub pads, paint roller/pad /pan etc. ...waste of good products I DID NOT NEED....I am sure they have a value and I had to pay for a bunch of stuff that was useless to me...I just wanted to buy paint ..John Hull

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Tiverton RI

5 out of 5 stars.

Good quality reasonable priced

4 years ago

Works excellent in the North East and other locations. Easy to apply, sand surfaces depending on condition and apply with 3/16 nap roller. Although a single season bottom paint you will be satisfied. We did 2 boats this year and very pleased, very slight growth.

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Long Island, NY

5 out of 5 stars.

I was shocked

4 years ago

I have a Cape Dory Typhoon 19' sailboat that I keep in the Great South Bay off Long Island. The first season I had it in the water I used another brand of bottom paint and I was horrified at the amount of growth and barnacles that covered the bottom when I took her out of the water at the end of the season. This season I used JD Select. I was shocked when I removed my boat from the water at the end of the season and saw nothing except a little slime. Not one barnacle nor any plant growth on the bottom of my boat. It was night and day from the other brand I used. I will be going back to JD Select from now on. I couldn't be happier.

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eastern NC

5 out of 5 stars.

very good

4 years ago

Went on very easy with easy clean up. covered well with two coats and have enough for next season... so far the bottom is still blue and not covered in slime

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Nanticoke river

1 out of 5 stars.

Terrible paint

4 years ago

We bottom painted my sailboat in March 2020. Just pulled the boat yesterday August of 2020 ( because of the storm coming up) and the amount of barnacles on the bottom were uncountable. The boat would have looked the same if I had not painted at all. Very disappointed and now having to repaint before I can put it back in the water.

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Lake Erie

3 out of 5 stars.

Decent price. Not ideal product

4 years ago

It was difficult to stir through chunks of petrified paint at the bottom of the can. Very time consuming but the price is right if you just want to touch up areas before launch.

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Transfer, Pa.

5 out of 5 stars.

Absolutely

4 years ago

Been using this product for years. Great stuff and easy to use.

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Westport, MA

5 out of 5 stars.

I highly recommend this product.

4 years ago

Its amazing anti fouling property coupled with sips and water clean up Make thi an outstanding product.

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Q: Is there a bottom paint that is environmentally safe? What brand is the most environmentally safe?

a year ago

1 Answer

A: Hi Peter. Thank you for your interest in this product. This is a complex question. All of our bottom paints are approved by the EPA. However, bottom paints are fundamentally designed to repel or kill certain types of aquatic organisms, so the nature of this class of products means that it cannot be completely environmentally harmless. This paint uses a traditional copper biocide. There are some formulas that use newer biocides which have to date been shown to be less environmentally harmful by some metrics. Since this paint is water based rather than solvent based, it is a little more environmentally friendly because it does not contain harmful VOCs. If you would like to discuss the environmental aspects of bottom paint choice further, please give us a call at 800-497-0010 and we will be happy to review this with you.

a year ago

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Q: I used micron 66 ablative last season and would like to add another coat , in interest of saving some money can I sand it and put JD select over it ? Thanks for any info !

a year ago

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A: Sand Heavily & Apply.

a year ago

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Q: Can I apply Select when Total Protect is at thumbprint stage, or would you recommend a solvent based paint like Spartan. I do not want to sand between coats. Boat has been blasted and will get Total Protect as the primer. Thanks.

a year ago

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A: Hey Jonathan, Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, Water based like JD Select do have to wait for the primer to dry and be sanded. For no sanding a solvent based like Spartan would be best.

a year ago

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Q: Evening - Curious your thoughts on this product on a wooden power boat. Last seasons paint is West Marine CPP. Thanks in advance! Luke McCabe

2 years ago

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A: I used this paint on a fiberglass hull but suspect it would be similar on wood. I was very pleased with it and continued using it for several years. It goes on very easily and a small amount goes a long way. The small can easily covered my whole 15 foot boat. It worked well in keeping the bottom clean. I suspect that, even though I applied a new coat each season, I might have gotten two seasons out of it.

2 years ago

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Q: I've always used Spartan and I'm not even sure why anymore, but I'm wondering which is best for fresh water. Not much grows up here beyond zebra mussels in the cracks.

2 years ago

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A: You could use JD Select, it is a single season paint though. The other alternative would be Totalboat Krypton which is multiseason in fresh water.

2 years ago

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Q: Can I use this product over Pettit Hydrocoat?

2 years ago

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A: Yes, sand with a maroon scotch-brite pad, rinse off with water let it dry then apply.

2 years ago

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Q: Is product compatible with plastic components, specifically trim tab actuators?

2 years ago

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A: Sorry but paints and epoxies generally do not adhere well to plastics.

2 years ago

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Q: can this be used on an aluminum pram that is docked on salt water?

2 years ago

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A: From reading the web site, it doesn't look like it. If another (stable) layer of some kind of primer or barrier coat was present, then probably yes. But if you are going over bare aluminum, the web site says no.

2 years ago

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Q: Is this paint compatible with petit Black Widow bottom paint?

3 years ago

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A: I'm sorry but I do not know. Louis Louis F. Coleman 1224 Fortification St Jackson, MS 39202

3 years ago

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Q: I watched your bottom painting video. He appeared to be using the JD Select ablative bottom paint. He had sanded the previous paint down to the gelcoat and painted the area without primer. My question is, is this an acceptable procedure or should those areas be primed and with what? Thank

3 years ago

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A: It is not always necessary to completely remove the paint. Refer to the compatibilty chart under the tech data tab on the JD Select page. There is also a datasheet there with complete application instructions. If you are painting over bare gelcoat it's a good idea to overcoat it with TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Primer & Barrier Coat. Complete application instructions are available under the tech data tab on that page as well.

3 years ago

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