HullWell has perfected a unique and simplified three product coating system.
Led by Richard Cleave and utilising technical expertise from offshore and New Zealand, HullWell has perfected a unique and simplified three product coating system. The removal of old antifoul paint with DeFOUL, with 10+ years of hull substrate protection and biofouling prevention with CK 426 and Coppercoat.
The HullWell system is engineered to excel on all hull and substrate types, from leisure and racing, sailing and power, superyachts, commercial and military applications, foiling vessels and ocean infrastructure. Toxic components in ablative (eroding) antifouling paints have been progressively prohibited from use internationally and in New Zealand due to their destructive impacts on marine environments. Effective from 1 July 2023, the Environmental Protection Authority has outlawed the use of additional biocides and toxins, removing a number of antifouling paints from sale and reducing the lifespan and effectiveness of others.
Coppercoat is classified as non-eroding. Unlike ablative or foul-release coatings or films, it does not leech toxins, biocides, plastics, or silicon into the marine environment, each of these components are proven to be harmful to ocean health and sea-life. Coppercoat significantly exceeds current, recently introduced and anticipated environmental standards in New Zealand and in all other countries. It is internationally acknowledged as the most environmentally responsible antifoul coating available and won the Eco-Friendly Business Category at the Asian Marine and Boating Awards – the first antifoul manufacturer to receive such an accolade.
Coppercoat Multi-Season Antifoul Coating is the only dual function, non-eroding, epoxy antifoul coating in the world. While preventing biofouling for 10+ years, it provides unmatched protection for aluminium, steel, composite and timber vessels and ocean infrastructure. Maintenance requirements for Coppercoat are minimal.
