Ultrasonic antifouling

[happyfisher]

Hi all has anyone used this type of antifouling my 695 has copper coat antifouling but was wondering if anyone has used this before have read the reviews and it says that if the hull is made from a wood core that it don’t work does anyone know what’s in the hull and transom

[stuwright]

Did you ever go anywhere with this idea?

I am looking into this myself and from the information I have found so far you are best getting a system the does bursts of different frequencies as some cheap Chinese made units only do one set frequency.

Best speaking to your local dealer on the hull type because I was also told they need to be a solid hull. I have a 2022 895 Offshore and it’s confirmed it is solid grp with no ply core.

[happyfisher]

Hi yes i did ordered a hull sonic 4 transducer model started to fit it on Saturday but the weather turned good so went fishing instead emailed the company and got a very good price they even do a foot print for the bow thruster tube which I also bought 
try again this weekend 

[stuwright]

Mar 6, 2023 17:32:44 GMT happyfisher said:

Hi yes i did ordered a hull sonic 4 transducer model started to fit it on Saturday but the weather turned good so went fishing instead emailed the company and got a very good price they even do a foot print for the bow thruster tube which I also bought 
try again this weekend 

I will be interested to see your install if you get to take any photos. 

[happyfisher]

Will keep you updated as I go along only fitted the footprints so far 

[ianqv]

Hi,

I have it installed on my S/O 37.
The system I have is from: www.ultrasonic-antifouling.com/
I have the 12v and 240v system with two transducers.

I think it works pretty well. We get NO barnacles what so ever.
I certainly reduces weed growth. If we don't use the don't in the middle of summer we still get a beard growing around the water line.
Also, the after sales service from the above company is FIRST CLASS! they are very very helpful.


If we were to change boats, would I fit the system again? The answer is a 100% yes!
If you are expecting it to stop 100% weed growth, you may need to lower your expectations a little.

Kind Regards

Ian

[stuwright]

Apr 19, 2023 6:07:11 GMT ianqv said:

Hi,

I have it installed on my S/O 37.
The system I have is from: www.ultrasonic-antifouling.com/
I have the 12v and 240v system with two transducers.

I think it works pretty well. We get NO barnacles what so ever.
I certainly reduces weed growth. If we don't use the don't in the middle of summer we still get a beard growing around the water line.
Also, the after sales service from the above company is FIRST CLASS! they are very very helpful.


If we were to change boats, would I fit the system again? The answer is a 100% yes!
If you are expecting it to stop 100% weed growth, you may need to lower your expectations a little.

Kind Regards

Ian

Hi Ian,

I have sent this company a message because they are pretty close to me. I'm in Southampton and I think they are in Poole.

Thanks
Stu

[happyfisher]

All fitted now been running for about a month and no signs of any growth not even on outbound cradle still early days yet no problems installing it will post some pictures when I know how to 

[Charlie-Bravo]

I have liked the idea of ultra sound anti foul for some time, but, with my anti foul paint (sea jet 033) I only get a small quantity of barnacles and a couple of muscles on the keel bottom, but not enough for paella! and only need to lift out every 2 years, mostly to replace the prop and shaft anode …… if the water was warmer I would do that by diving.

I guess if you are in a high fouling area it could be a good thing, but shame it doesn’t work without anti foul paint as well, I guess if it did International ultra and other paints would no longer be produced. 

Perhaps copper coat and ultra sonic for the easy life?

CB

[stuwright]

Apr 22, 2023 17:27:22 GMT happyfisher said:

All fitted now been running for about a month and no signs of any growth not even on outbound cradle still early days yet no problems installing it will post some pictures when I know how to 

Good to know because my 2 transducer kit has arrived and hopefully being fitted next week.

[happyfisher]

2 months in still no growth water has started to warm up now so the next couple of months will be the test