Bottom finishes: crying foul

Article Abstract:

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.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Paints, Buyers Guide, Paint, Awlgrip Awlstar Gold Label (Paint), Woolsey Neptune (Paint), Pettit Trinidad (Paint), Interlux Micron CSC (Paint), Interlux VC 17m (Paint)

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Flying colors

Article Abstract:

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.

Decoration and finishing, Motorboats

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Last action heroes

Article Abstract:

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.

Services, United States. Coast Guard, Search and rescue operations

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