bottom paint recommendation, S FL ICW

[fxsales]

Good Morning All,

First of all thank you for all of the hours of reading that I have gotten from this forum. I an hauling my Searay for the first time this afternoon to compound, replace zincs, bottom paint. My boat is off the Dania Cut just east of I-95. The water is brackish at best as at low tide we get some fresh water from the Everglades in.
The previous owner used Petit Trinidad. My previous boat was in the water for a year and a half, and when the new owner put it on a trailer it only had a little slime on the bottom. I used a West Marine Economy paint for the bottom on it.
Any recommendations or warnings on compatibility if I don't use the trinidad?

Thanks
John

 

[KayKook]

My recommendation is Interlux Pacifica Plus.

Pacifica Plus provides an alternative to boat owners, boatyards and those in the boating community looking for a copper free antifouling paint.”
Formulated to meet the most stringent VOC regulations in the country, Pacifica Plus uses a controlled biocide release mechanism to combat fouling and Biolux® Technology to control slime. It erodes away over time, which reduces paint build-up and minimizes surface preparation when it is time to recoat. Boatyards will love the fast-dry properties of Pacifica Plus, which allow boats to be painted and launched the same day.
Pacifica Plus will be available in late spring 2009 (in the U.S. only) in clean, crisp, bright colors including blue, black and red and is compatible with most other antifouling paints. Being copper free, Pacifica Plus is ideal for use on all underwater metal surfaces including fiberglass, wood and aluminum. The high solids, low VOC formula has proven effective for power and sail boats.

 

[Asureyez]

I'm docked at Lauderdale YC which is not as brackish as your situation, but I do get a modest current and stuff grows quickly. I use Trinidad SL-Black, and have the bottom scrubbed monthly. I get about 18 months.