Things Do Not Always Go to Plan: How To Antifoul in One Tide Cycle

Antifouling time is one of those jobs everyone hates to do, but always pleased with the results when it is done. However, it is possible to lean your boat against the wall and antifoul in one tide turn. Waiting for a spring tide to lean the boat against the wall had us panicking this time. I thought there was just enough water to pull up right next to the wall and lean it on a tractor tire. But the keel dragged on the bottom and by the time we figured out there was not enough water it was too late to pull away from the wall. This left us with a large gap and the possibility of the boat falling off the keel.

[@kayakmaneuan]

Good save there! Well done!

[@AdventuresofSeaPigeon]

It is amazing how much you can improvise when you have no other choidce.

[@karlmabe1649]

Could you show us her keel bolts want to compare them to mine

[@gatecrasher1970]

mine has bilge keels so much less stress lol

[@terrydickinson7252]

Will it dry in time for high tide😂

[@AdventuresofSeaPigeon]

Yes it dries before high tide. io have used this method for the past five years

[@pavelavietor1]

paid 500 next time on bottom paint , save on the soap and hair cut. saludos

[@samcarrs]

Clown show. What a mess

[@knutarneaakra6013]

You guys are barking mad and I love it😂😊

[@AdventuresofSeaPigeon]

Any one who owns a boat is barking mad.

[@paulharrion3398]

You missed a bit! 😉

[@AdventuresofSeaPigeon]

We have not missed a bit we have saved this job for you

[@gwenbranton7820]

Loving these videos. A joy to watch .

[@MaxineEwins]

Thanks. Glad you like the banter...lol

[@MrRourk]

You destroyed the eco system! Lolz good thing you didn't wait another day to do the job!

[@andrewkenny4633]

Didn't think you were allowed to allow the antifouling being removed to enter the water

[@AdventuresofSeaPigeon]

Low friction anti-fouling paints that make it harder for marine life to attach - rather than killing it. Pleasure vessels no longer allowed to use TBT,s thank goodnes.

[@RobertdeVries-trimaran-sailing]

How long are you jailed for that? Try to spill AF (old and new) in a NL marina like so……and you are done for.