Hempel’s Classic Antifouling – Red (5 Litre Marine Paint)

Hempel’s Classic Antifouling – Red (5 Litre Marine Paint)

Protect your boat’s hull from marine growth and maintain peak performance with Hempel’s Classic Antifouling — a trusted, cost-effective antifoul paint designed for use below the waterline on a variety of vessels. A reliable choice for leisure and workboats alike.

Overview

Hempel’s Classic Antifouling is a soluble matrix (polishing/erodible) antifouling paint that gradually wears with water movement, continuously exposing fresh active ingredients to suppress fouling organisms like algae, weed and barnacles throughout the season.

This 5 Litre tin in red is ideal for boats of fibreglass (GRP), wood, plywood and steel that operate in cold and temperate waters at cruising speeds below approximately 15–20 knots.

Key Benefits

• ⚓ Season-long antifouling protection: Soft polishing action fights marine growth all season.

• 🛠 Erodible formula: Gently wears to expose fresh active components as the boat moves through water.

• 🎨 Red hull finish: Professional look with good colour retention after immersion.

• 💪 Versatile substrate compatibility: Suitable for fibreglass, wood, plywood and steel (primer may be needed depending on surface).

• 🌍 IMO-compliant: Free from harmful organotin biocides and meets international marine paint standards.

Recommended Use

Hempel Classic is perfect for:

• Leisure craft below approximately 20 knots

• Daysailers, cruisers and small workboats

• Boats kept in cold or temperate waters

• Season-long fouling control without aggressive polishing paints

Note: Not recommended for aluminium or other light alloy metals unless appropriate primers and barriers are used.

Application & Coverage

✔ Apply below the waterline after proper surface preparation (clean, remove loose old antifoul).
✔ Two coats are typically recommended for most cruising situations.
✔ Coverage ≈ 13 m² per litre (around 65 m² per 5 L) under standard conditions.
✔ Can be applied by brush, roller or paint pad with Hempel recommended thinners.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Hempel’s

• Product Type: Classic Antifouling Paint

• Colour: Red

• Volume: 5 Litre

• Suitable For: GRP, wood, plywood, steel hulls (primer as required)

• Compliance: IMO antifouling convention compliant (tin-free)

Why It’s a Great Choice

Hempel’s Classic Antifouling is a trusted marine paint with a long track record among boat owners and professionals. It combines good seasonal protection, ease of application and brand reliability — ideal for DIY maintenance or professional applications.