Antifouling – Protect Your Hull and Boost Performance

Whether your boat lives in the water year-round or only heads out for the occasional day trip, regular antifouling is essential. It’s the best way to protect your hull from marine growth and corrosion—keeping your boat looking great and performing at its best.

Antifouling works by creating a barrier between your hull and the elements. Say goodbye to slime, grime, barnacles, oysters, and mussels clinging to your boat or clogging your propellers.

But antifouling isn’t just about staying clean—it’s about long-term protection and performance.

Benefits of regular antifouling:

  • Seals your aluminium or fibreglass hull to prevent corrosion and osmosis
  • Allows you to keep your boat in the water longer without risking hull damage
  • Enhances your boat’s performance by reducing drag from marine growth

Why choose JD’s Boatshed for your antifouling?

At JD’s Boatshed, we go beyond just applying antifoul. Our experienced team takes a meticulous, step-by-step approach to ensure your boat receives the highest level of care:

  • Hull preparation – We begin by thoroughly cleaning, scraping, and blasting the hull to remove all traces of marine life and grime
  • Acid wash – To eliminate discolouration and remove the “waterline” mark, we apply an acid wash, leaving your hull clean and stain-free
  • Masking and application – We apply two coats of antifoul to your sterndrive and transom, and roll two coats over the rest of the hull for complete coverage
  • Propspeed application – Propspeed is applied to your propellers for added protection against marine growth and corrosion
  • Anode replacement – We remove and refit your boat’s anodes, which protect your metal fittings and mechanical components. These should be replaced at least once a year to ensure optimal protection

Whether you’re storing your boat at a marina, swing mooring our antifouling service will help you get the most out of every outing—without worrying about hull damage or performance loss.

Ready to protect your boat?
Call us today on 02 9525 3166 or email service@jdsboatshed.com.au to schedule your antifoul service.

Let’s keep your hull clean, protected, and ready for the season ahead.

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