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Posted by member Hardy Editor on Thursday 31 March 2016

Hi again Simon, I can only say that i used it last year and I am very pleased with it. So ditto.... All the best, Marie

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Posted by member Simon Kidd on Thursday 31 March 2016

Just to add a comment on Cruiser Uno antifoiling, I've used it on a number of boats and it's now my standard choice. For high fouling areas I find one coat just lasts - and of course this helps reduce the "build up" of antifoul over the years. I ususally add a coat or two of International MPX to the waterline and bow (as I always seem to run out of Cruiser uno for "doubling up"). The Navigator is small - and I can just get away with the little MPX tin.. Regards Simon.

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Posted by member Robert Sneddon on Thursday 17 March 2016

Thanks Kenny I will key the gel coat that is showing with some wet sanding, prime and maybe try the Cruiser Uno. Never used that before. I know what you mean about heavy fouling, I launch at Largs and moor on a swing mooring at Millport. All creatures great and small are just waiting for a new home. Kind regards Robert.

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Posted by member Kenny Clark on Wednesday 16 March 2016

Robert, I sail in high fouling tidal waters. International Cruiser Uno. One coat antifouling for power boats up to 25knots. One season’s protection from one coat. Colours: White, Red, Navy, Blue, Black. Coverage:25.5sq.m/3L. Just finish my Pilot at weekend. Preparation takes all the time. I always keep in good condition. Pretty sure wet & dry will do the job for keying in small areas. Remember to where mask, goggles as dust can be quite toxic in confined situations. I use 2-3 coats on leading edges and at waterline just to make sure. Not the cheapest at £70 for 3lts. Been using for past five seasons. Not had any issues. Kenny

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Posted by member Robert Sneddon on Tuesday 15 March 2016

Hello all. Getting the Family Pilot ready for another season and started to clean off some flaky antifoul however some of it has lost its grip on the hull and has flaked back to the gel coat in a number of places. I intend to reprime the areas prior to antifouling but what is the best way of keying the hull. I am considering sanding with some wet and dry paper (used wet) as this will feather the edges of the existing antifoul but it will also lift a little of the gel coat in the process which will obviously remove its shine. Is this something I should be concerned about as its getting covered over anyway. All advice welcome. Kind regards Robert.

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