Normal anti-foul is really bad for the environment. Not only does it consist of toxic chemicals, it tends to flake off over time (three years on average). These flakes go into fragile marine ecosystems and end up poisoning them, which goes against our founding principles at Expedition Drenched.

The anti-foul treatment process is time and money consuming. The boat being treated needs to be completely removed from the water, the hull needs to have any previous treatments sanded off and then be given time to dry before a new coat can be applied. The toxic fumes produced by the application process are hazardous to anyone in the vicinity of the boat so of course personal protective equipment is a must. Once a coat has been applied, it must be allowed to dry out before adding additional coatings. This requires additional time out of the water depending on weather conditions. Boats the size of the Sylfia typically require the use of professional dry docks for this type of work and these expenses can add up quickly