Dinghy hull coatings

Over the years I have tried every type of hull finish, sanding, T-cut and polish. Now I clean thoroughly, repair any damage and scratches and then polish with a teflon wax. My feeling is that this will keep grease and dirt off the best of any option and it is very hard to keep a boat clean, particularly in venues where there may be less than crystal clear water. That dirt on the boat will have at least as negative effect as anything else.

Originally posted by sandgrounder Originally posted by Mike Holt Over the years I have tried every type of hull finish, sanding, T-cut and polish. Now I clean thoroughly, repair any damage and scratches and then polish with a teflon wax. My feeling is that this will keep grease and dirt off the best of any option and it is very hard to keep a boat clean, particularly in venues where there may be less than crystal clear water. That dirt on the boat will have at least as negative effect as anything else. Boat also looks better that way!   I never could bring myself to apply a polymer (teflon) at an event, in case it brought me in to conflict with an over-zealous jury and the application of RRS 53.

Originally posted by getafix I doubt even the jury at the Olympics has a chemistry lab to fall back on.

If my memory serves me right RRS 53 was designed to prohibit some stuff that you gunged on before the day's sailing, and which slowly dissolved/melted/something or another into the water over the day.
I'm quite sure any kind of normal wax or teflon polish is just fine.

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