Bottom finishes: crying foul
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A new kind of anti-fouling bottom paint that is being used is doing a good job of keeping barnacles and sea grass off the boat's bottom. Some of the anti-fouling paint available are Awlgrip Awlstar, Interlux Micron and VC 17, Pettit Trinidad, and Woosley Neptune.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1997
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Flying colors
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The trend for graphics that decorate Cigarettes and other high-performance powerboats is toward bright, highly colored designs that cover the entire boat and can cost as much as $35,000. A novice describes painting a boat at the Cigarette paintshop.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1995
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Last action heroes
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Rescue-swimmer teams are trained to perform air-sea rescues while faced by such hazards as turbulent seas, darkness and predators, helping those in trouble to board a Coast Guard helicopter. A simulated rescue is described.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
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