Anti fouling paint on trip pump outboard bracket?

ultrasport · Apr 11, 2014

What are you guys spraying/painting on trim pump and outboard bracket? I been getting barnacle growth I have in past used clear anti fouling spray paint. Tho was told clear doesn't work to well and haven't seen yamaha gray color in spray. Do I need to spray to protect the metals from growth?

DaleH · Apr 11, 2014

Nothing really works, but Tri-Lux 33 is about the best you can get. Apply as stated on the can for best results. Don't waste your $$$ on Primercon or ANY spray can type stuff.

Bryan 2530 · Apr 11, 2014

I haven't tried it yet but the new Petit water based copper free stuff is supposed to be excellent.

http://www.pettitpaint.com/product.asp?id=227

I will be switching to that when I run out of trilux.

Probably next spring.

By the way, skip the spray stuff. Waste of time in my opinion.

ultrasport · Apr 11, 2014

I'm using petit bottom paint this season was just trying to refrain from painting it all black. Not a huge deal to me. is it better to coat all that's under waterline for protection or growth ok around trim pump and ill just remove each season?

POGE · Apr 12, 2014

I have been experimenting every year with something:
NOTHING in a spray can works, save the money.

I had really good results with a West Marine Brand last year on bracket and tabs, tab ejectors with:
West Marine PCFA
Copper Free Ablative with dual biocide protection,slime and barnacle protection, it is expensive, but it worked and stayed on all season.