itBoatProtect

the problem

The tractional resistance increases due to the growth of soft and hard fouling. The consequences are increased energy consumption and, under certain circumstances, loss of maneuverability. This growth has so far been slowed down or prevented by applying a biocide or metal-containing coating. The following quantities are processed in Germany or end up in river, sea or brackish water.

Material exhibition / Season	Total	In water	Inland (71%)	North/Baltic Sea (29%)
Number of pleasure crafts	206.000
Consumption of AF coatings	794 t	ca. 400 t
Including biocide	198 t	99 t	70 t	29 t
Of which with Cu	178 t	90 t	64 t	25 t
Corresponds to Cu metal	141 t	71 t	50 t	20 t
Of which with ZnO	50 t	25 t	18 t	7 t
Corresponds to Zn metal	40 t	20 t	14 t	6 t

Source: UBA - antifouling containing copper

German Environment Agency 2018

Study 2018: Due to the use of biocide or metal-containing underwater paints up to 400 tons of microplastics of which approx. 70 tons are contaminated with copper and 20 tons with zinc, enter our domestic waters every year.

our goal

The protection of our domestic waters from poisoning with biocides, metals and environmentally hazardous substances as well as reducing the dumping of microplastics

The solution

itBoatProtect

The entry of copper and zinc as well as biocides into the environment is reduced to zero! In addition, the amount of coating materials is reduced to 1/5 to 1/10 per year! This not only dramatically reduces the release of microplastics into the water, but also avoids 50-90% solvent emissions. itBoatProtect does not contain any environmentally hazardous substances and is therefore a real environmentally friendly alternative!

why itBoatProtect?

Transparent, thin-layer & abrasion-resistant coating system

Easy-to-clean effect thanks to the pore-tight surface = easy cleaning of soft and hard fouling

Easy to apply by wiping or spraying

No release of environmentally hazardous substances

Very economical! 1.0 liters itBoatProtect are sufficient for a 9 meter sports boat

Physical principle of action successfully tested in practice

OUR PRODUCTS

itBoatProtect AF 780

✔︎ application: Inland waters

✔︎ cleaning : every 4-5 months

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itBoatEpoxy LF 2400

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itBoatEpoxy LM 2561

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Which product for which application?

Boots-Typ: Trailerbar <7,50m

Product recommendation:

itBoatProtect AF 780

Application recommendation: Immediate cleaning after lip out

Boots-Typ: Easy-To-Slip <12m

Product recommendation:

Inland: itBoatProtect
North/Baltic Sea: itBoatProtect (limited)

Application recommendation: High pressure cleaning at the end of the season

Boots Type: SY / MY >12m

Product recommendation:

itBoatProtect AF 780

Application recommendation: High pressure cleaning at the end of the season

APPLICATION

1. Cleaning

The more thorough the cleaning, the more convincing the result! Dirt, oils and fats must be completely removed.

2. Rinse

After cleaning, the surface must be rinsed thoroughly and generously with clear tap water.

3. Drying

Before applying it BoatProtect 1K the surface must be dry.

4. Application

itBoatProtect is always wiped very thinly (approx. 5 μm) in the same direction (horizontal or vertical) using a washer.

5. Drying

After a drying time of only 2-3 hours, the surfaces are grip-proof.
The boat can be lowered into the water after 48 h / min 20 ° C

➠ It couldn't be easier or faster! That saves time and money!

Underground

The application is carried out on a 2-component epoxy coating such asit EpoxyProtect TW (solvent-free with raw materials approved for drinking water coatings), or an existing 2-component epoxy, e.g. VC TAR. Existing antifouling coatings must be removed.