Sea Hawk Islands 44 TF Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk Islands 44 TF Bottom Paint

The Sea Hawk Islands 44 TF is an advanced tin-free, self-polishing antifouling bottom paint that keeps your hull bottom free of organic growth over multiple cruising seasons. Suitable for both sailing and motor yachts, Islands 44 TF dries to a glossy sheen which helps reduce drag yielding improved speed with less fuel consumption. This dual-biocide antifouling paint utilizes a high purity Cuprous Oxide combined with pharmaceutical-grade Econea to protect your hull against both hard and soft growth. The controlled release formulation ensures biocides are dispersed at a precise rate independent of water types. Islands 44 TF has high volume solids, maximizing surface coverage to yield reduced paint usage.

Sea Hawk Islands 44 TF's low VOC formulation complies with rigid limits set by the California Air Quality Management Board and offers a slim-resistant yacht finish with California-compliant VOC emissions and low copper leach rate. This paint provides boaters with a high-performance antifouling that is compatible with virtually every solvent-based bottom paint, including those containing tin.

Features:

Gloss finish

Tin-Free multi season performance

Effective in fresh, brackish, and salt waters

Premium quality raw materials and biocides

Econea Biocide Fights both Hard and Soft growth

Highest grade of cuprous oxide available to help keep barnacles away

High solids volume content maximizes surface coverage, reducing application time

Compatible with virtually every solvent-based bottom paint, including those containing tin

32.7% Cuprous Oxide

Specifications:

Finish: Gloss

Volume Solids: 61%

Solids by Weight: 82%

VOC: 300 grams per liter / 2.5 lbs. per gallon

Copper Leach Rate: 5.98 Micrograms/cm2/Day

Coverage: 228-408 sq. ft./gal.

Pack Size: 1 US Gallon

Colors Available: 1005TF-Black, 1002TF-Blue

How to Apply Sea Hawk Islands 44 TF Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk Islands 44 TF Bottom Paint is easily applied by brush, roller, or spray. When rolling, use only a high-quality short nap 3/8” roller cover. Apply using thin coats. For the smoothest possible finish, thin the paint approximately 10% using Sea Hawk 2053 Reducer. Islands 44 TF has a tendency for settling to occur, especially if the paint has been on the shelf for several months. Thoroughly mix the paint before using. Before using, check the sides and bottom of the can to make sure all the pigment has been mixed in.

Finish: Semi-Gloss

Coverage:  228-408 Sq Ft

Application Method: Bursh, Rolling, Airless Sprayer

Maximum Roller Thickness: 3/8” Nap

Number of Coats: 2

Wet Film Thickness: 4.0-7.0 mils

Dry Film Thickness: 2.4-4.3 mils

Application Temp: 50° F Min/ 95° F Max

Thinner: Sea Hawk 2053 Reducer (10% maximum)

Drying Times

Substrate Temp.

Touch Dry

Minimum Time

Maximum Time

Launch

77° F

2 hours

1 hour

N/A

12 hours

95° F

1 hour

1 hour

N/A

12 hours

*The drying times above are based on 4-7 mils wet at 50% humidity

Surface Preparation and Application

Previously Painted Surfaces

Known Compatibility of existing antifoulant

Power wash to remove any loose paint or other contaminants.

Scuff sand with 80 grit sandpaper, remove all residue and let dry.

Apply minimum 2 coats of Island 44 TF. Allow 3-6 hours between coats and a minimum overnight dry.

Unknown Compatibility of existing antifoulant

Power wash to remove any loose paint or other contaminants.

Scuff sand with 80 grit sandpaper, remove all residue and let dry.

Apply 1 coat of 1277 Barrier coat primer or 1283 Island Primer

Apply minimum of two coats of Island 44 TF. Allow 3-6 hours between coats and a minimum overnight dry.

Poor condition of existing antifoulant

If previous coating is cracking, peeling, or flaking strip the antifoulant with stripper, sanding, or commercial blasting.

Once stripped refer to the Bare Fiberglass Application Guidelines…