Maintaining Your Boat

MAINTAINING YOUR BOAT
The complete guide to preparing, protecting and painting all types of boat.
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MAINTAINING YOUR BOAT
How to prepare, protect and paint all types of boat.

The purpose of this manual is to help you to select the best way of protecting and embellishing your boat so that nothing is
overlooked and no mistakes are made during the various painting steps.
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coded sections for easy reference. By simply following the suggestions given and using your own experience you will be able to
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with your own experience.
All Veneziani Yachting products have been developed to be applied directly, easily and safely. Paints
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technological developments as well as the experiences of all customers.
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Veneziani, his secret formula of “the plaster for protecting the
hulls of ships”.
VENEZIANI HIGHLIGHTS
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Thomas Lipton for his Shamrocks, and many other yacht owners
of the Edwardian age. Gioachino Veneziani is awarded a gold
medal at the Vienna Universal Exhibition. Veneziani also wins
awards at the Exhibitions of Trieste, Milan and Treviso. 2002
Veneziani improves the spray application
applic properties of GEL
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l and gloss with an
1903 outstanding exterior appearance.
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founder, Ettore Schmitz, better known in the literary world by his
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from Veneziani in order to study and to copy what was considered
to be “the best underwater paint in the world 2006
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SPECIFIC WEIGHT Hygiene and Safety Labeling
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have better chemical and water resistance. PVC is a critical factor
in hard antifoulings, which affects the leaching rate of the Solvent-free Solvent-less Water-based Carbon Technology
biocides.
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Professional range For racing boats Self-polishing
polymer
6 7
SURFACE PREPARATION
When repainting your boat, you should carry out some preliminary steps to clean it and to ensure that any remaining
layers of paint are still closely bound to the surface. If the old paint is deteriorating or delaminating, it should be AQUASTRIP - Stripper
removed completely or it will cost you more wasted time and money at a later date. &DPMPHJDBMTUSJQQJOHHFMXJUIMPXFOWJSPNFOU
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Aquastrip requires longer softening time if compared to solvent based strippers, but is effective
and can be handled without harmor risk. Aqu
on large surfaces such as hulls applying one coat only without any danger for the boat, the operators and the environment. Aquastrip
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t wash with fresh water, with a high pressure if possible, to with skin may cause ulcers. These strippers, after application,
thoroughly clean the whole surface; should be removed as soon as the coating has been softened,
otherwise the substrate could be damaged.
t degreaseall areas contaminated with oil or grease , using a
sponge and rinse. Check that the old layer of antifouling is well t 8BUFSCBTFETUSJQQFSTBSFHFMT XIJDIDBOCFIBOEMFEXJUIPVU
bonded; risk or danger. These strippers require a longer reaction time,
but have the same effectiveness as the previously mentioned SANDING Procedures for sanding are as follows:
t largerareas can be stripped with mechanical means such as POFT'PS(31CPBUTXBUFSCBTFETUSJQQFSTTIPVMEBMXBZTCF Always wet sand, which means wetting the surface and sandpaper
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goggles when sanding.
(Only for deteriorated surfaces) Areas with existing old paint should aalways be sanded prior to t UPQTJEFTBOEXJUIHSBEFTBOEQBQFS#FGPSFTUBSUJOHUP
To remove old, deteriorated antifoulings use AQUASTRIP repainting. paint, degrease well and remove all dust using a rag dampened
biodegradable stripping gel, which does not damage gel coats or with water and detergent. Never use solvents for degreasing.
GRP, penetrates deeply into the coating layer and is effective on
large surfaces, saving time and work.
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t Letthe stripper work for a few hours. The required time
depends on the number of coats as well as on the temperature Iron and steel n/a
and the RH, since the stripper is only effective when wet.
Aluminum and light alloy n/a
t Remove the softened layer with a spatula. Often the removal
can be carried out with high pressure water washing.
Aged gel coat before primer
t Do not carry out stripping with strong wind or in bright sunlight,
since the stripper can dry out without softening the coating. If Gel coat before primer for antifouling
there are several coats of antifouling, repeat the above
mentioned procedure. Gel coat before topcoat
Painted surface
Varnished surface
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For the removal of dust, use clean rags dampened with fresh water.
Never use solvent. The application of AQUASTRIP makes the removal
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Barrier coats n/a
Undercoats before topcoat
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8 9
PRIMER APPLICATION
In order to obtain good results and the best performance of a paint system, the surfaces preparation must be carried
out properly. If you spend a little more time and effort during the preparation, you will be rewarded by better and ADHERGLASS - Adhesion pprimer for GRP
longer lasting results. The surface preparation shall be completed by the application of a coat of primer. This primer "EIFSHMBTTJTBQSJNFSXIJDIJTCBTFEPOTZOUIFUJDQPMZNFST*UJTBPOFQBDLQSJNFSQSPWJEJOHHPPEBEIFTJPOBOETVJUBCMFGPSVTFPO
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PAINTING YOUR BOAT
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If later on any welding work has been carried out, the welds shall be
also cleaned with the same procedure. FIBRODUR - Sealing primer for wood
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80 abrasive paper. Degrease with detergent; never use solvents.
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surface cleaning, but may be dangerous if not carried out properly.
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OSMOSIS The diagram shows the resistance agains
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materials used as barrier coats for boats.
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deceitful way and its most evident effects (blisters) appear only when the disease is already in an advanced stage.
PAINTING YOUR BOAT
Vinyl ester resin
WHAT IS OSMOSIS FORMATION OF BLISTERS Low quality epoxy systems
water penetration resistance in percentage

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coat consists of a polyester resin containing pigments with the osmosis before serious damage has developed.
desired color. Several layers are applied with spray equipment.
Polyester resin
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curing period, the hull is removed from the mould. Resorcinol formaldehyde
Osmosis is a phenomenon which becomes visible through the
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formation of blisters. The blisters are filled with water and coat.
localized between the layers of resin in the hull. In the beginning Solvent based, low viscosity epoxy system
the blisters are small in size and restricted to a few areas of the
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c dome shape, laminates with a suitable humidity gauge. Humidity gauges have a
because they are hard to cut open and an because they contain a pad sensor suitable for fast and safe measures of the humidity
liquid with a strong vinegar smell. content. A humidity check of the boat hull can safe a lot of time
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AQUASTOP PREVENTION SYSTEM
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quality, which may affect the performance of the Aquastop
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REPAIR SYSTEM
With AQUASTOP it is also possible to repair boat hulls already affected by osmosis. The application of the repair 6 Application of 1 coat of Aquastop with
w brush, after mixing of The minimum total thickness must be at least 400 microns. The
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be stored outside with a plastic sheet protection from the
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most critical hull areas. Often there is a color change in the
laminate from yellow to a white tint when the drying is
progressing.
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repeated at least 3 times, in order to make sure that all bleeding
liquid shall be eliminated. It may be necessary to open the
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damaged layers have been removed and the curing has been
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orbital disc sanders.
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eliminate the bleeding of acidic solution from the fiberglass
laminate, which could affect the outcome of the repair work.
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WE RECOMMEND: ATTENTION: favourable climatic conditions. The professional skill of the
to launch the boat not before a minimum of 7 days after the application if the maximum recoating times are exceeded, always sand before
working staff and the quality the applied
appl products are winning
of the last coat of AQUASTOP. proceeding with the coating system.
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lasting results.
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PROTECTING WOOD
Wood has been used in boat construction from antiquity to the modern days. Wood is often used to add an air of
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PROTECTION AND RESTORATION All boats, independently from material they are made of, must be
However, wood is a material which easily deteriorates. Moisture ventilated in order to keep the interiors dry and to prevent
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penetrating into wood will result in the formation of mould and EFUFSJPSBUJPO5IFåSTUTUFQPGBQQMJDBUJPOXPSLJTUPDMFBOUIF
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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ANTIFOULING PROTECTION OF THE HULL
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barnacles, tube worms and other species. Our biocides have been tested and formulated to be active only in the
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immediate vicinity of the hull and therefore have a minimal environmental impact. The choice of antifouling depends
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leaching characteristics. In fact, all antifoulings in order to be DPOUSPMMFEMFBDIJOH5IFUFSNTTFMGMFBDIJOH FSPEJOH DPOUSPMMFE CMVF CMBDL SFE1BDLBHJOH MJUFST
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tin and copper compounds. Suitable for all kinds or boat materials,
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long duration. Originally formulated for professional boats, steady and homogeneous rate, providing exceexcellent protection against the most aggressive fouling and reducing fuel consumption. May be
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polishing copolymer technology, dissolves in both fresh and sea - N
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addition of pure carbon particles, which provide both excellent
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Effective in warm and temperate seawater, brackish and fresh
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antifouling power and the best preservation of the white colour, thickness of this antifouling is reduced progressiv
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protection against seaweed, barnacles and all other types of
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Antifoulings protect the hull of your boat against fouling, using biocides, which are leached into the sea water. All
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HARD ANTIFOULINGS Veneziani Yachting offers the following hard antifoulings: - N
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generally all submerged parts prone to extreme wear or abrasion. Originally applied mainly on professional boats, Cupron Plus
These are hard antifoulings. In these products, the leaching of the provides good protection against fouling and is particularly suited
biocides, which inhibit attack by the fouling, does not occur by the for boats moored in warm and aggressive waters.
solubility of the binder but, by means of the high concentration of
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dimensio of your boat: length at A. The boat’s length at the waterline multiplied by
the waterline, maximum width and draught.
drau the boat’s width
will to win and to break limits around the world.
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ANTIFOULING PROTECTION OF THE HULL ANTIFOULING PROTECTION OF SPECIAL PARTS
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THE CORRECT THICKNESS

Before an antifouling from Veneziani Yachting is released on the the tests, the formulations showing the very best results are
market, it must pass a series of successful physical and chemical chosen and further testing is started on some boats. Only
laboratory tests, as well as practical tests, the so called raft tests. antifoulings with the best results are released on the market.
These require the application of the antifouling on plates with One of the raft tests carried out by Veneziani Yachting laboratories
standard sizes made of different materials. requires painting the centre of the plates with only 1 coat of
Veneziani Yachting has a number of rafts in various locations, on BOUJGPVMJOH BOEUIFSFNBJOJOHBSFBXJUIDPBUT5IFQJDUVSFT
which the raft test plates are mounted. Hundreds of plates are put show that after 3 months there is no obvious difference, but after
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products already on the market, others with competitor’s years the centre section is covered with barnacles. This results
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manufacturer. However they should also a be protected against between coats.
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WHAT IS AN UNDERCOAT The undercoat provides a higher thickness than the enamel.
The undercoat may be considered a close relative of the enamel, Moreover, it is easier to sand. Last but not least, undercoats are
since it consists of the same components, but with a higher cheaper than enamels and help to save on the quantity of enamel
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enamel. adhesion between the undercoat and the enamel. After surface
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the enamel. The undercoat should be applied to clean, sanded Veneziani Yachting offers the following undercoats, which are well EUROGEL - Matt enamel und
undercoat
surfaces or to a suitable barrier coat. suited for all boat materials on the nautical market. 8IJUFPOFQBDLBMLZEVOEFSDPBU&BTZUPBQQMZ IBTHPPEIJEJOHQPXFSBOEDBOCFVTFEBTBNBUåOJTIGPSJOUFSJPSTPSBTVOEFSDPBUGPS
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substrates. This product should not be used oon inorganic zinc or galvanised panels. It is not suitable for continuous submersion in water.
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grade abrasive paper is recommended in order to obtain a
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construction of boat decks and does not require any protective
treatment. Moreover the teak is not stained if in contact with
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price of teak, which restricts its use. On the other hand, the teak
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Detergent and stain Bleaching agent Impregnating and
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frequent cleaning and the wood will preserve its natural colour DPMPVSMFTT1BDLBHJOH MJUSFT $PMPVSDPMPVSMFTT HPME1BDLBHJOH
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to hide rust or dirt. However, it is important to coat also these areas properly in order to avoid penetration of CERAMITE YACHTING - Barrier
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humidity and consequent problems. such as water tanks, galleys and cool boxes. Used in antiosmosis systems as a sealant for bilge, fore and aft peaks and hidden internal
PAINTING YOUR BOAT
surfaces. This product is also suitable for use on wood and steel and has a high chemical resistance to fresh and salt water, diesel, oil, and
acidic and basic solutions. Ceramite Yachting is easily cleaned with an ordinary liquid detergent as it has a hard, glossy surface. Colour: white.
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complete impermeability. Resistant to fuel and mineral oils, it can This product should be applied to clean, dry and oil free surfaces. BOEVUFOTJMTJOUFOEFEUPDPNFJOUPDPOUBDUXJUIGPPETUVGGT
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be cleaned easily with a normal liquid detergent or a bilge *GOFDFTTBSZ TBOEQSJPSUPBQQMJDBUJPO'PSOFXXPPEJNQSFHOBUF
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coat of CERAMITE YACHTING. The same procedure can be used SENTIFLEX - One pack enamel
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detergents. This enamel, odorless, can be app
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urethane primer, recommended when uncompromising protection DUREPOX or to be applied directly to bare substrates of carbon
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coating is his flexibility and strong adhesion to all types of
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the aeronautical industry and has undergone successfully very
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highest in the world. Best suited for regatta boats which do not Durepox was again the Choice of Champions, being an important
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preparation, to all boat building materials such as steel, galvanized
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American Cup Challenges, Durepox has protected the winning
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lease agents. Degrease with wearing gloves and clean lint
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water borne contaminants with frequently.
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low points with desired filling 4. Using higher temperatures for
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the product and its properties is for the sole purpose of identifying it and does not constitute a warranty that the product or its properties shall conform to that description, nor is the description
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and
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50 51
FOR NEW OR STRIPPED BOATS MAINTAINING MY BOAT
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52 53
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VENEZIANI YACHTING
A Brand of Boero Bartolomeo S.p.A.
Sales Department
34121 Trieste (Italy) - Piazza Nicolò Tommaseo 4
Tel. (+39) 040 3783911 - Fax (+39) 040 3783906
info@venezianiyacht.it - www.venezianiyacht.it
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How to prepare, protect and paint all types of boat.

Painting your boat

SPECIALIZED CENTERS Paint systems

MAIN TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

also affect its properties and quality.

CLEANING AND INSPECTION Chemical strippers may be divided in two categories:

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choose the right product for your boat.

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WHAT IS OSMOSIS FORMATION OF BLISTERS Low quality epoxy systems

water penetration resistance in percentage

Gel coat with

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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