Interlux VC Offshore Racing Antifouling Paint

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Interlux VC Offshore Racing Antifouling Paint

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VC Offshore is a hard, vinyl-based antifouling paint formulated for the serious racer. A unique blend of ingredients help to reduce friction and increase performance in both fresh and saltwater. This racing bottom paint creates a hard, smooth, burnishable, low-friction surface on high-performance or racing boats.

VC Offshore can be applied to fiberglass, wood and primed underwater metals (not recommended for application over aluminum surfaces without proper barrier coats). Polish after application for a low-profile finish with minimal drag. Choose from Red, Blue, or Black in Gallon sizes.

Not for use in California

Info & Guides

VC® Offshore is specially formulated for racing, sailing and performance power boats with a fluoro microadditive for a hard, smooth, low friction surface that can be burnished* to a very low profile. When polished, VC Offshore yields a very hard finish for maximum durability and reduced friction for increased performance. Typically (3) coats of VC Offshore should be applied.

Surface Preparation

BARE FIBERGLASS It is very important that bare fiberglass be properly prepared to prevent delamination of the antifouling paint. Remove mold release wax using one of the following Interlux products, Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601V or Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202 following the product label instructions. Fill any surface imperfections with Interlux Watertite following the label instructions. Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Remove sanding residue.

BARE WOOD Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Remove sanding residue. Apply first coat reduced 10% with Special Thinner 216.

BARE METAL Sandblast, grind with a 36 grit grinding disc, or sand with 40-60 grit sandpaper. Bring the surface to a uniform, clean, bright metal surface. Remove sanding residue. Immediately apply one coat of Interprotect 2000E thinned 15-20%. Apply 3-4 additional coats of Interprotect 2000E, unthinned.

EPOXY COATED WOOD Prime with Interprotect 2000E/2001E.

PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES Remove, unless it is vinyl based. Scrape and sand old vinyl coatings which are not adhering, clean and dry surface. Remove antifouling paint in poor condition with Interstrip Semi-Paste 299E.

*BURNISHING: After the final coat of VC Offshore has cured, wet sand with 400 grade (grit) paper, removing any imperfections in the coat. Burnish with fine bronze wool until a shiny, super smooth finish is obtained. Apply an extra coat of VC Offshore if wet sanding or burnishing.

Technical Information

All Yachting Enthusiasts looking for maximum performance should consider the VC&reg Systems range of products:

Interlux® VC® Offshore
VC® Offshore Regatta Baltoplate
VC®17m Extra
VC® Performance Epoxy

VC&reg Offshore Features & Benefits

For racing, sailing and power boats
Suitable for fresh and saltwater
Low friction finish from its fluoro microadditive
Hard, smooth finish can be burnished to a very low profile
All boats can benefit by selecting and specifying a paint that provides a smooth bottom surface
Improved speed and/or maintained speed at less power
Reduction in fuel emissions and their impact on the environment
Performance longevity

Data Sheets

VC Offshore Tech Data

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Antifouling Compatibility Chart

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Boat Painting Guide & Color Card

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Massachusetts

5 out of 5 stars.

I will use Jamestown Distributors again

2 years ago

They shipped the product the day of the order and received the next day with free shipping.

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Ohio

1 out of 5 stars.

Product was damaged

4 years ago

Was very disappointed in the shipping of this product. The shipping box was not damaged but the paint can was badly dented and top was popped a bit. Opening the product it had a very strong odor. I ask Tom Cory to replace the product he said instead he would just send me an empty can. The paint can was damaged prior to shipping as again the box was not damaged. I am concrete countertop installer and work with different products so I am used to the odors of these products. This was not a good product. When spending $300 for a can of paint I would like a new one not a damaged product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

I've been using this for years.

5 years ago

This goes on well with a roller and sands much easier than Baltoplate. I was concerned about this year's packaging- the can arrived a little battered, although not breaking the seal

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harwich, ma

4 out of 5 stars.

Paint is great - packaging not so much

9 years ago

The gallon can was badly damaged and dented to the point where it was nearly impossible to replace the lid. I was forced to empty the contents into another container.

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Racine, WI

5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent product

13 years ago

Have used this VC Offshore for 10+ yrs on my 34PC Formula cruiser on Lake Michigan. Boat sits in slip all week long and only has about a 1/2' of lite mossy grass at the waterline. Take boat out for a run and most washes off. At end of season haul boat and pressure wash the bottom, lite (1/4"") scum comes off real easy then in spring I take a small 4"" roller and part of a qt of VC Offshore and touch up where the straps or the hydraulic trailer pads touched and it looks like brand new. My hull would out run any other boat in my class, ie: 33+ Sea Rays, Rinkers, Four Winns etc I attribute the great speed to my VC Offshore bottom paint w/ teflon (vs their ablative paints) and my outdrives vs the others w/ v-drives. Excellent product but make sure bottom is clean prior to applying.

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Mobile, AL

5 out of 5 stars.

You Want Fast???

15 years ago

I have gotten two years of good service on the VC Offshore coating my boat's belly. It's time for a bottom job and, after two seasons of trophies and winning MYC's Boat of the Year, I wouldn't consider anything else. This coating can be burmished to a mirror like finish and man, is that fast! I would say this is a racer's finish, because you'll need to give it regular bottom scrubbings to keep the scum off. We look for every way to squeeze a little more speed, so we're cleaning the bottom before every race anyway. I'll pay a real pro to spray this on. At this price, you want it perfect. SAIL FAST! (but stay behind me)

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St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

5 out of 5 stars.

VC Offshore

16 years ago

I've used this bottom paint since the 80's when it was called Baltoplate. It works well here in the Caribbean, and if you burnish it, it will not discolor at the waterline.

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Newport, RI

4 out of 5 stars.

Good product for the northeast

17 years ago

I really like the VC offshore. Works great in colder waters here in the northeast. It requires cleaning once a week to keep growth off but you get a nice smooth bottom. I wouldn't recommend it for warm water area or your non-serious racer. Easy to apply via spray or roller

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Q: Hello, I have VC 17 in fresh water on currently moving the boat to salt water. Can VC offshore go over VC 17? Thanks!

3 years ago

5 Answers

A: I would strongly discourage you from applying even VC offshore over VC 17m. I did this and the paint developed adhesion problems after several seasons. Nothing sticks to 17m. And VC Offshore is a hard paint and is difficult to remove.

3 years ago

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Q: How much paint do I need to paint with a roller or spray paint (I assume the answers are different) 2 coats of VC Offshore on a J133, a 43 foot sailboat?

4 years ago

1 Answer

A: Ron, theoretical coverage is 300 sq feet per gallon of paint. The formula to calculate how much paint you will need is Length x Beam x 0.85 = Approximate Surface Area sq ft. This paint is recommended to be applied in 2-3 coats. This is paint is designed to be applied relatively thick 5mil wet. Here is a link to the tech data sheet where you will see tips for spraying. https://doc.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/pdfs/Interlux/interlux_vc_offshore_racing_antifouling_tds.pdf

4 years ago

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Q: Can I apply VC offshore over VC 17? Will the Off Shore have better antifouling then the VC 17 for Lake Erie?

4 years ago

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A: Hi Cliff, On the recommendation of an inter-lux rep I did this two years ago. So far so good but you have to prep it by giving it a good sanding and then wipe down with acetone or other solvent before the application of the VC offshore. I don't know how well it will work on Lake Erie but I'm getting about a year to 18 months in saltwater of Washington State.

4 years ago

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Q: Can VC Offshore be thinned with Interlux 333 ( for brush application) or is 216 the only thinner?

6 years ago

2 Answers

A: Only thin with Int-216 thinner with VC Offshore.

6 years ago

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Q: do I need any kind of certification to paint my boat bottom with VC offshore racing bottom paint

6 years ago

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A: Either your state or county allows copper base paints or not is the issue. I've never heard of any certificate for paint, but your yard would be the best source.

6 years ago

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Q: Can you ship VC Offshore to California?

7 years ago

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A: I have no idea. I'm not in Cali. Would think the issue isn't shipping, but if Cali will let you use it.

7 years ago

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Q: Can this be put over baltaplate?

8 years ago

3 Answers

A: YES

8 years ago

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Q: This product Can it Be lade over Baltaplate?

8 years ago

1 Answer

A: YES

8 years ago

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Q: what thinner should I use for v c offshore?

9 years ago

1 Answer

A: Lacquer thinner.

8 years ago

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Q: best type of paint roller ?

9 years ago

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A: 1quote X 5quote Fuzzy

8 years ago

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