Pettit Hydrocoat Eco Water-Based Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint, Red, 1 Gallon
Pettit Hydrocoat Eco Water-Based Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint, Red, 1 Gallon
Pettit 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.
As 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.
This listing is for Pettit part number 1160406, Hydrocoat Eco in red, packaged in a 1 gallon container.
Specifications
- Brand: Pettit
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1160406
- Product Type: Ablative Bottom Paint
- Technology: Hydrocoat Eco water-based, self-polishing ablative
- Biocide: ECONEA (metal-free, organic) with slime-fighting inhibitor
- Color: Red
- Container Size: 1 gallon
- Weight: 14.9 pounds
- Cleanup: Soap and water
- Dry Time to Launch: Unlimited
- UPC: 725469270602
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Hydrocoat Eco different from solvent-based bottom paints? 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.
Is Hydrocoat Eco self-polishing? 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.
What biocide does Hydrocoat Eco use? Hydrocoat Eco is formulated with ECONEA, a metal-free organic biocide, combined with a slime-fighting inhibitor for added protection against slime growth.
Is this bottom paint good for boats that are trailered frequently? 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.
How do I clean up after applying Hydrocoat Eco? Because Hydrocoat Eco is water-based, brushes, rollers, and equipment clean up with plain soap and water rather than solvent-based paint thinner.
Does Hydrocoat Eco cause paint build-up over multiple seasons? 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.
Can I apply Hydrocoat Eco in the fall and launch later? 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.
What size and color is this Hydrocoat Eco product? Pettit part number 1160406 is Hydrocoat Eco in red, sold in a 1 gallon container weighing 14.9 pounds.
Does Hydrocoat Eco have a strong solvent smell? No, because it is water-based rather than solvent-based, Hydrocoat Eco has no heavy solvent smell during application.
How many seasons of fouling protection does Hydrocoat Eco provide? Hydrocoat Eco is designed to offer excellent multi-season protection against all types of fouling.