If you own a water vehicle you understand the rigmarole of getting a
coat of antifoul paint applied to the hull of your vessel every year.
Because it can be such a problem, for years people have been looking
for ways to avoid it while also stopping the growth of aquatic
organisms. As time has gone on, many marinas and local councils have
tried to stop certain antifouling alternatives from being used,
either because they ruin the view of the marina or, more importantly,
because they are unsafe.
Common Alternatives
The most common options include lifting the vessel out of the water.
These lifts can not only cause stress and take a lot of time, but
over time they can damage your expensive investment or even break
under the sheer weight of the boat, further damaging the craft. They
are often banned or simply turned away at certain marinas,
particularly if the vehicle is large as it can tip over if the waves
and winds are strong. Because of this, floating
dry dock systems have been are a great solution.
Floating Dry Docks
These docks float at water level, meaning that your boat is never
lifted out of the water and the centre of gravity is exactly the
same. The vehicle can be manoeuvred into the dock by simply moving
forward or reversing. Once in the dock, it secures itself and cuts
off water from entering into it. The pool of water is then pumped out
automatically. Once all water is removed from the floating dock, the
boat rests on a mesh of rope that allows air pockets to surround the
hull and the drive system. From here the boat can naturally dry in
about 25 minutes. The dry
docks are available in many different models,
particularly for vessels with different drive systems although there
is a model that can be used with all types.
No comments:
Post a Comment