Yacht

Boat owners and water sports enthusiasts face two challenges every year:
(1) How do I protect my watercraft from the effects of the respective waters and fouling?
(2) How can I protect the environment and the waters at the same time?

Anyone involved in water knows that human activities can put a strain on the aquatic ecosystem. Especially in yacht harbors, near shipyards, and in enclosed inland waters, this can lead to significant environmental problems. As a manufacturer, we have therefore dedicated ourselves to developing a sealant that meets both challenges.

With the ACS3000 Yacht Ceramic Protective Sealant, we present a product line specifically designed for maritime and aquatic influences. The focus is on the largest areas of the boat: the hull and the upper deck.

The hulls of motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans, houseboats, and sailboats are often made of GRP (glass-reinforced plastic), which is valued for its high elongation at break and good elastic energy absorption. However, this also makes the hull the largest surface area vulnerable to dirt, corrosion, and fouling.

The outer protective layer of GRP, known as gelcoat, is a hard lacquer that protects the material from moisture, UV radiation, and scratch and pressure damage. However, gelcoats are not as resistant and durable as often desired. Various factors, including the base materials used in the lacquer, necessitate additional sealing, even for new motor yachts, houseboats, and sailing yachts. Weathering effects such as intense UV radiation, contamination from water, salt, and mussels, as well as air pollution, are the main causes of damage. In addition, there is aging, improper cleaning, corrosion, and insufficient maintenance. These influences can attack the gelcoat over time and require special boat sealing to protect the material from these stresses.

Find a boat owner who has never had to deal with fouling. Antifouling is undoubtedly the number one global issue.

Microorganisms, plants, and small animals prefer to settle on the hull of yachts – a phenomenon known as fouling. This problem reduces the boat's speed and increases fuel consumption. From an aquatic-ecological perspective, fouling also poses a threat as it can cause problems by being introduced into other natural ecosystems.

With a single application of the ACS3000 Yacht Ceramic Protection Sealant, you get long-lasting protection. We call this true added value. Therefore, we can confidently say that our sealant is more than just a replacement for traditional antifouling products.

Intense UV radiation, salt, barnacles, air pollution, as well as aging and incorrect cleaning attack the gelcoat in the long term. Even new yachts therefore benefit from an additional protective layer.

A special boat sealant permanently protects the material and significantly facilitates maintenance and value retention.

Yachts and sailboats often have delicate components that are susceptible to corrosion. A typical example on sailboats and catamarans is stainless steel fittings mounted on aluminum masts without insulation. On motor yachts, corrosion is frequently an issue in the propulsion area. A classic example of this is the sterndrive, which is made of an aluminum alloy, while the propeller is made of stainless steel.