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MARKETPLACE antifouling protection. Hydrocoat is manufactured in New Zealand by AY&B AUTOPILOTS SUIT ALL SIZES Simrad's AP70 and AP80 marine autopilots are said to provide complete heading and course control for a wide range of workboats, short sea vessels and superyachts, in both white sea and deep-sea applications. Both control units share common autopilot computers and accessories. They are made from ruggedised aluminium and can be panel (flush) or bracket mounted. Both models feature: • a 5in colour-bonded display • fully adaptive, self-learning software • six user modes • a work mode, so skippers can customise the parameters to suit their individual vessel • triple support of independent rudders and multiple thrusters, and • two basic systems using the same modules so the unit can be designed and built to individual requirements The AP70 can be used as a stand-alone autopilot control unit or as a second station in an AP80 system. This modular system has a new colour user interface and intuitive graphics, and can store up to three individual scenario profiles. The AP80 can be fitted to any vessel from 6m in length up to supertankers. It has six individual scenario profiles and networks with NMEA2000 cabling. The AP80 will adapt to individual load characteristics and wind and wave conditions to help lower operating costs and reduce risks. The USB plug in the front makes loading and storing the settings easy. Like the AP70, the slightly larger AP80 is totally modular in nature. Contact Advance Trident, phone +64 9 845-5437 or see www.advancdtrident.com ANTIFOULING IS WATER-BASED Hydrocoat® , the latest addition to Altex Yacht and Boat Paint's range of antifouling products, combines proven copper-based ablative antifouling technology with the advantages of a water- based coating. Hydrocoat also features a drag-reducing additive called PTFE, which is said to make it ideal for racing boats. The antifoul can be applied in the same situations as a water- based house paint, so there is no need for expensive solvent fume extraction systems and no adverse affects on the health of those using it. All the spray equipment, rollers, brushes and trays can also be easily cleaned in fresh water. The antifouling dries quickly in temperatures above 10˚Celsius. In summer the coats need only three to four hours to dry, while in winter, only 24 hours is needed between coats. It is available in red, black and blue. When properly applied, two coats of Hydrocoat are said to give at least 24 months of comprehensive 74 Professional Skipper November/December 2011 under licence from the American paint company Pettit. It has been the antifouling of choice on Sea Ray boats for the last 12 years. Tests in New Zealand show it has the same level of antifouling performance as Altex's No 5. It is suitable for use on GRP, steel and timber boats of all sizes and can be easily applied by professional marine painters and competent DIY enthusiasts. (Like any copper- based antifouling, it is not recommended on aluminium boats or sterndrives.) Provided the hull has been properly prepared, Hydrocoat can also be applied over well-adhered existing copper-based antifouling systems, as long as these are not suffering from surface defects such as cracking or peeling. Contact Altex Yacht and Boat Paint, phone +64 9 828-3426 or see www.altexboatpaint.com. DVD HELPS OWNERS PAINT THEIR BOATS A new DVD from Altex Yacht and Boat Paints shows boat owners how to properly paint their own boats while enjoying considerable savings is now available, free of charge. Sales manager Ron Brown says the new DVD, titled Brush Painting Demonstration, shows owners how they can achieve an affordable, great looking, high-gloss finish. New Zealand has a large number of older boats, particularly those built of GRP or GRP-over-timber in desperate need of a repaint. But having this done professionally would cost more than the vessel was worth, said Brown. The 11-minute guide shows owners how the company's single and two-pack paint systems can be easily applied by brush or roller to restore virtually every part of their vessel to its former glory, including topsides, the cabin top, the cockpit, masts and spars. It describes what to do and what equipment to use, plus helpful advice, such as choosing a small area to start with to gain confidence before tackling larger areas. "They will not only add considerably to the vessel's value and overall appearance, they will also enjoy considerable savings." Brown says an H28 yacht owner would probably pay between $13,000 and $18,000 for a professional paint job. "However, on a DIY basis, this will drop to just $4500 to $6500, plus any hardstand and lifting fees." Contact Altex Coatings, phone +64 9 828-3422 or see www.altexboatpaint.com