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

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

Protect your boat’s hull from marine fouling with Hempel’s Classic Antifouling in Black, a reliable and cost-effective antifouling paint trusted by boat owners and marine professionals. This 5 Litre tin offers season-long protection for your hull below the waterline, fighting slime, weed and barnacle growth and helping maintain performance and fuel efficiency.

Why Choose Hempel’s Classic Antifouling?

Hempel’s Classic is a soluble matrix (soft/erodible) antifouling paint that gradually wears with water movement to continuously expose fresh active ingredients, helping prevent unwanted marine growth throughout the season. It’s a tin-free formula, compliant with the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Antifouling Systems on Ships (IMO AFS), making it environmentally responsible and effective.

Key Features

• 🛥 5 Litre volume – ideal for small to medium boats

• 🎨 Deep Black finish – timeless, professional appearance

• 🧪 Erodible/smoothing antifouling – releases fresh antifouling action as it wears

• 🌊 Tin-free and IMO compliant – meets modern marine coating standards

• ⚓ Suitable for multiple substrates – works on GRP (fibreglass), wood, plywood and steel hulls

• 🚤 Best for cruising speeds below ~15-20 knots – great for leisure craft and workboats

Benefits

• Lower maintenance: Helps prevent barnacles, weed and slime build-up so you spend less time scrubbing the hull.

• Cost-effective protection: Reliable seasonal performance at an excellent value.

• Ease of use: Can be applied by brush, roller or paint pad — ideal for DIY boat maintenance.

Recommended Use

Hempel’s Classic Antifouling Black is perfect for:
✔ Leisure boats, yachts, tenders and workboats
✔ Fibreglass (GRP), wooden and steel hulls
✔ Boats kept in cold or temperate waters
✔ Owners looking for dependable protection on a budget

Note: Not recommended for use on aluminium or other light alloy hulls without specialist primers due to potential corrosion issues.

Application & Coverage

• Coverage: ~12 – 13 m² per litre (varies with application thickness)

• Application: Apply two coats for typical protection — extra coats may be recommended for higher speeds or heavier fouling areas.

• Tools: Brush, roller or paint pad suitable (spray application may require professional equipment).

Product Details

• Brand: Hempel’s

• Volume: 5 Litre

• Colour: Black

• Type: Soluble matrix (erodible) antifouling paint

• Suitable For: Fibreglass, wood, plywood, steel hulls

• Compliance: IMO AFS compliant, tin-free

Finish & Performance

The Classic range delivers a smooth antifouling finish with good colour retention throughout the season, helping your vessel look great while staying protected.