{"product_id":"pettit-hydrocoat-eco-water-based-ablative-antifouling-bottom-paint-red-gallon-1160406","title":"Pettit Hydrocoat Eco Water-Based Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint, Red, 1 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003ePettit Hydrocoat Eco is a water-based ablative antifouling bottom paint formulated with ECONEA, a metal-free organic biocide, combined with a slime-fighting inhibitor for multi-season protection against fouling. Unlike solvent-based bottom paints, Hydrocoat Eco replaces harsh solvents with water, which means lower VOCs, no heavy solvent smell, and cleanup with just soap and water. This makes application and equipment cleanup significantly easier for boat owners doing their own bottom paint work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a self-polishing ablative paint, Hydrocoat Eco wears away gradually with normal boat use, continuously exposing fresh biocide at the surface while preventing the heavy paint build-up that leads to cracking, flaking, and the need for repeated sanding between seasons. It is well suited to boats that are frequently trailered, beached, or launched and relaunched, since the ablative surface holds up to that kind of repeated in-and-out use better than a hard bottom paint. Hydrocoat Eco also has unlimited dry time to launch, so it can be applied in the fall and the boat can be launched whenever conditions allow, without a fixed application-to-launch window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for Pettit part number 1160406, Hydrocoat Eco in red, packaged in a 1 gallon container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pettit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1160406\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ablative Bottom Paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrocoat Eco water-based, self-polishing ablative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiocide:\u003c\/strong\u003e ECONEA (metal-free, organic) with slime-fighting inhibitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.9 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soap and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time to Launch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlimited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 725469270602\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Hydrocoat Eco different from solvent-based bottom paints?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pettit Hydrocoat Eco is water-based rather than solvent-based, so it has fewer VOCs, no heavy solvent smell, and cleans up with soap and water instead of paint thinner or other solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Hydrocoat Eco self-polishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Hydrocoat Eco (part number 1160406) uses self-polishing ablative technology, meaning the paint surface wears away gradually with use, continuously exposing fresh biocide underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat biocide does Hydrocoat Eco use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrocoat Eco is formulated with ECONEA, a metal-free organic biocide, combined with a slime-fighting inhibitor for added protection against slime growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this bottom paint good for boats that are trailered frequently?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Hydrocoat's ablative formula is designed to withstand frequent trailering, beaching, and launching without the paint breaking down as quickly as it might with repeated in-and-out use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean up after applying Hydrocoat Eco?\u003c\/strong\u003e Because Hydrocoat Eco is water-based, brushes, rollers, and equipment clean up with plain soap and water rather than solvent-based paint thinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Hydrocoat Eco cause paint build-up over multiple seasons?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, the ablative surface of Hydrocoat Eco wears away with use, which helps eliminate the paint build-up that typically requires sanding down between seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I apply Hydrocoat Eco in the fall and launch later?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Hydrocoat Eco has unlimited dry time to launch, so a boat painted with part number 1160406 in the fall can be launched whenever it's convenient without a fixed application window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size and color is this Hydrocoat Eco product?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pettit part number 1160406 is Hydrocoat Eco in red, sold in a 1 gallon container weighing 14.9 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Hydrocoat Eco have a strong solvent smell?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, because it is water-based rather than solvent-based, Hydrocoat Eco has no heavy solvent smell during application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many seasons of fouling protection does Hydrocoat Eco provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrocoat Eco is designed to offer excellent multi-season protection against all types of fouling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pettit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991655887067,"sku":"PET-1604G","price":429.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/p_4f77e313-9361-4b4f-8f26-1c140862203e.png?v=1785347206","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/pettit-hydrocoat-eco-water-based-ablative-antifouling-bottom-paint-red-gallon-1160406","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}