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Dave F

United Kingdom
26 Posts

Posted - 24 Jan 2019 : 07:12:21

Hi everyone, haveing only bought my Norman conquest 23' last June, please can someone advise me if I should have it antifouled. I don't think it's been out of the water for at least four years, so should I get it done asap, or would it hurt the boat to leave it another year. Regards Dave F #128521; PS. IT'S CALLED CANADA GOOSE. ANYONE KNOW ITS HISTORY? #128522;

Fred

2007 Posts

Posted - 24 Jan 2019 : 12:16:59

Just do it when you can; no harm will come to it by leaving it to a more convenient time. It all depends really on where you keep/use it and how much fouling there is associated with that waterway and how much growth has built upon the hull since it was last done.
Having said that, it would be good if you have just acquired the boat to have it out, pressure wash underneath and check for any damage that might lead to problems in the future. As well as giving you peace of mind, applying a fresh coat of antifoul will certainly make it look nicer down at water level and increase your pride in your new toy. Enjoy it!

Dave F

United Kingdom
26 Posts

Posted - 24 Jan 2019 : 13:00:44

Thanks Fred. I'll now look into antifouling it. Happy cruising.

Dave

United Kingdom
5994 Posts

Posted - 24 Jan 2019 : 15:48:32

Assuming freshwater use just pull it out and pressure wash and see how it comes up, get tin of the cheapest antifoul you can and start at the waterline and work down, when you run out go to the pub.
Pressure wash as soon as it comes out and it should drop off, let it dry and it will set like concrete.

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Dave F

United Kingdom
26 Posts

Posted - 24 Jan 2019 : 21:37:35

Thanks Dave. Pub sounds like a good idea. Definitely going ahead now with the antifouling. Cheers. Dave F

Dave

United Kingdom
5994 Posts

Posted - 25 Jan 2019 : 08:07:24

Most inland waterways only really generate a slime layer with a bit of growth as far as the sunlight gets but no barnacles or anything like that, salt water is another matter.
Is a conquest or a 23? the conquest was only 20'3" with the same hull as a regular norman 20 if I recall correctly, no point paying for more moorings than you need to, I fell for that years ago paying 20' worth for an 18.5 norman, it was only when I sold it the broker put a tape measure along it.

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Dave F

United Kingdom
26 Posts

Posted - 25 Jan 2019 : 08:32:29

Hi Dave, it's definitely 23' so perhaps it's not a conquest. Been moored next to a smaller Norman with a round window, and ours is 3' longer. Still brand new to the canal world, and learning every day thanks in part to your good self. I reckon I'll have plenty more questions in the future lol. DF.

Dave

United Kingdom
5994 Posts

Posted - 25 Jan 2019 : 08:54:49

Does it have an aft cabin? The conquest was a Norman 20 with aft cabin.
Got any piccies?

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Dave F

United Kingdom
26 Posts

Posted - 25 Jan 2019 : 18:52:08

Hi Dave, I've got photos but can't seem to upload them. It's got an aft cockpit with quite a large cabin, with a three bar canopy on the stern. DF..

Dave

trevork

3949 Posts

Posted - 25 Jan 2019 : 22:55:55

One of these maybe??

cliveshep

Thailand
1324 Posts

Posted - 27 Jan 2019 : 00:33:03

Anti-foul is expensive and is mostly wasted money and effort. If you want to make the boat look pretty do the sides down to the chine angle and leave it at that. Fouling in fresh water occurs on those areas that see the sun, and that excludes the bottom on most boats, where, as said already, all you get is a black slime.