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Fouling is simply the growth of water-dwelling critters on your boat’s bottom, resulting in higher skin friction and a decrease in a boat’s speed...
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Teak has for years been the wood of choice for marine use, although the trend towards the elimination of exterior teak appears to be...
Special Maintenance Section:Pettit Trinidad SR Leads a Large Group of Bottom Paints
Fouling is simply the growth of water-dwelling critters on your boat’s bottom, resulting in higher skin friction and a decrease in a boat’s speed...
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