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TotalBoat Inflatable Boat Bottom Paint
TotalBoat Inflatable Boat Bottom Paint
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TotalBoat Inflatable Boat Paint provides barnacle and growth protection for inflatable boats used in both fresh and salt water. This ablative antifouling paint is specifically formulated for Hypalon, PVC, and rubber boats. It dries to a durable, flexible coating that allows inflatables to be deflated and rolled up without the paint cracking.
TotalBoat Inflatable Boat Paint is water-based, so it can be thinned with water, if needed, and cleaned up with water when you're done painting. Easy to apply by brush, roller, or spraying.
Available in Gray, in a Quart size can, which is typically enough for two coats on an 8 to 10 ft inflatable.
Tech Specs
| Thinning | Water, up to 10% |
|---|---|
| Cleaup | Water |
| Surface Prep Solvent - Rubberized Materials | TotalBoat Epoxy Primer Thinner 200 |
| Surface Prep Solvent - Fiberglass, Metals, Wood | TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep (do not use on Rubber, Hypalon, or PVC) |
| Coverage | 125 sq. ft./quart. One quart is enough for two coats on an 8-10 ft. inflatable boat |
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Technical Information
Inflatable Boat Paint Features
- Ideal for Hypalon, PVC, and rubber inflatables
- Ablative antifouling repels barnacles and growth
- 25% Cuprous Oxide copper content released at a controlled rate for reliable performance
- Paint won't crack or flake off when boats are deflated and rolled up
- EPA approved water-based formula is environmentally friendly, easy to apply, and easy to clean up
- Easy to apply by brushing, rolling (3/16'' nap or foam solvent-safe roller cover), or spraying (airless or conventional)
- No toxic solvent fumes or harsh odors
- No launch time restrictions. You can paint now and launch later.
- Suitable for both fresh and salt water use
Specifications:
- Type: Water-based antifouling
- For use on: Inflatable boats made of hypalon, pvc, or rubber
- Size: Quart
- Cuprous oxide content: 25%
- Recoat dry time: 3 hours @ 70°F
- Launch dry time: At least 6 to 10 hours after final coat, depending on temperature. No maximum time.
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Fishers Island Sound
5 out of 5 stars.
Best inflatable bottom paint ever!
9 months ago
This is absolutely the best bottom paint for your gray or white inflatable. Who would ever want black paint for their gray inflatable anyway. It went on smoothly and so far is protecting from growth. I applied two coats following the directions for drying time.
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Narragansett
5 out of 5 stars.
Great product
a year ago
My inflatable stays in the water all summer and this hard to find bottom paint does a great job of protecting it from barnacles.
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Provinectown, MA
3 out of 5 stars.
The Jury is still out
a year ago
I bought this product for my 10' inflatable dinky which stay in the water all season. The quart arrived in a timely fashion and we commenced painting as soon as the weather allowed. First thing we noticed was that the paint was much thicker than other bottom paints I've used. The next thing we noticed was ""clumps"" in the paint. We stirred and stirred and I even tried squeezing the clumps with the stirring stick but I couldn't work them out. So we went ahead and started applying the paint. It soon became apparent that we would not have enough paint for two coats, so following recommendations on the can we added a little water thinned it out some. This helped but we wound up using every last drop and still didn't quite get the coverage in the second coat. Proof is in the pudding so with the boat on the water for 2 weeks now we will see how well it works.
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Rhode Island
1 out of 5 stars.
Do not buy!
a year ago
This inflatable paint was terrible. I would not reccomend purchasing. It was difficult to mix and I was not able to get solid chunks disolved. The consistency was very off. I am still unsure if it will even be able to protect the boat. Waste of money!
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Mystic,conn.
1 out of 5 stars.
I would never buy this again
a year ago
The contents were dry as a solid. Took forever to try to mix it up . Even then it was still lumpy! After 12 hours of drying time it would wipe off by simply rubbing it. Very dissatisfied!
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Mentor on the Lake, Ohio
4 out of 5 stars.
Effective and easy to use.
2 years ago
Now my 4th season of using this on my Achilles lightweight RIB that is kept in Lake Erie. This paint made a huge difference in bottom fouling in a warm fresh-water harbor. Almost no weeds and reduced slime. It's very thick, so you have to mix for a long time, then pour out enough to use and thin with water (less than 10%) to reduce viscosity so you can get a thin enough coat. Good adhesion on both the Neoprene and on the plastic bottom. I prepped last two years with a scotchbrite and house scrub detergent, and it seems like I'm not getting a build-up.
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Boston, MA
1 out of 5 stars.
Bad or old batch?
2 years ago
Feels like the quart I received was dated and sitting on the shelf for some time. Paint was very thick (even after shaking and stirring) and contained small paint chips that spread on the bottom of my RIB. I would expect better QC, especially for the price that I paid.
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Anonymous
Groton, CT
3 out of 5 stars.
Lumpy paint. More white than grey.
2 years ago
Paint had some small lumpy things. I used a professional paint mixer/shaker before opening. The color was closer to white than the grey color shown on label. It was the only ""inflatable "" paint I could find.
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Rhode Island
4 out of 5 stars.
I would buy again and have recommended this product
2 years ago
Used this product for two years with great results. I leave my inflatable in the water for 7 months and the marine growth is minimal.
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Martha's Vineyard
5 out of 5 stars.
No more barnacles
3 years ago
The ablative paint went on easily and two coats covered my 9' boat very well. After two weeks in salt water I can see no marine growth. Earlier this season, before using this paint, two weeks in the water produced hundreds of small barnacles and assorted other sea stuff.
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Q: I have Aqua Guard Inflatable Bottom paint on my hypolon RIB. Is JD Inflatable paint compatible? What prep is needed? Thx
3 years ago1 Answer
A: Sorry, I can't help. Shortly after I bought this product i sold my boat with the dinghy, so I still have the unused can.
3 years agoHelpful?
Q: Can this paint be used on vinyl dock floats?
3 years ago4 Answers
A: Vinyl boat docks are a form of PVC just like the PVC used in inflatables. It is also water based and should be perfect for PVC or vinyl boat floats.
3 years agoHelpful?
Q: Will this product adhere to a coating of liquid rubber paint?
4 years ago1 Answer
A: This ablative antifouling paint is specifically formulated for Hypalon, PVC, and rubber boats. The only way to know for sure if it would work in your application would be to try a test panel.
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: Could this product be used on a Polyform inflatable buoy to prevent marine growth or would it harm the material of the inflatable buoy? thanks
4 years ago4 Answers
A: I used it a year ago to paint a plastic 220 gallon agricultural tank that is used as bait pen. Working well. I'd give it 5 stars so far. HT
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: Can I use your Inflatable Bottom paint on an aluminum rib that has been factory powder-coated?
5 years ago4 Answers
A: I do not know if it can be used on Aluminum. But I did use on an inflatable and it works wonderfully. In the water all summer in LBI New Jersey and no growth on the bottom. Hope this helps Thanks Neil........
5 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is is OK to paint, store for the winter months inside, and then launch in the spring - several months later?
6 years ago3 Answers
A: I struggled with it the second year. Didn't perform and worse but went on very thick. —like peanut butter thick. I whined it with water but it was still tough to apply.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: Will this bottom paint work on a RIB? For use on the fiberglass hull as well as the Hypalon tubes?
6 years ago6 Answers
A: Yes. This paint is very similar to our JD Select paint, but has added flexibility to accommodate the flex and even rolling up of the inflatable tubes. So yes, it's perfectly fine to apply to fiberglass as well. For aluminum RIB applications, you would want to use a paint that does not have a copper biocide, or prime first with Aluminum Boat Barrier Coat over any aluminum surfaces prior to applying any antifouling. It will work on PVC, Hypalon, or rubber tubes.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: Can this product be applied indoors with good ventilation ?
6 years ago9 Answers
A: This product has pretty low VOCs due to the waterborne nature, with good ventilation it should not be that bad. Once the water and co-solvents evaporate, it has more smell than house paint, but not all that much. It is very quick drying as well.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: could this be used to paint the top side and does it have more durability than MDR inflatable product ?
7 years ago8 Answers
A: This product has copper as a biocide and is not meant for inflatable topsides. As far as durability goes, it is not a hard paint to allow for the flexibility of inflatable tubes. So if you drag your inflatable up the the beach a few times, it will wear away in those spots.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: Can we use this paint on the top and inside of a Zodiac? We have a red zodiac and I would like it to be grey or black? Or do you have another product that would work well for that?
7 years ago1 Answer
A: Hi Scott, this product is an antifouling paint designed for below the waterline. We sell MDR Inflatable Boat Topcoat for the application you are requesting.
6 years agoHelpful?
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