Sea Hawk Paints

If you've got a question about your Sea Hawk Paints product, reach out to us. Wondering how to prep your boat for its new Sea Hawk coating? Are you getting ready to pull your boat out of the water and you need to know if your Sea Hawk bottom paint will maintain its efficacy? Get all the answers by going to our Contact Us web page. Fill out the form, hit the Submit button, and stand by for an AkzoNobel coatings specialist to contact you with the answers you need.
https://www.seahawkpaints.com/contact-us/

An Expert Guide to Safe Line Handling at Sea
Courtesy of YachtingWorld.com

Line handling is an essential skill for keeping yourself, and others, safe. As skippers, it’s something we should be talking about more often, especially whenever we have novice crew on board. I asked other sailors for their thoughts and was surprised by the strength of their responses: everyone had a story to tell.

https://www.yachtingworld.com/expert-sailing-techniques/an-expert-guide-to-safe-line-handling-at-sea-151125

An expert guide to safe line handling at sea Line handling is an essential skill for keeping yourself and others safe. Read on to learn how to handle lines without hurting yourself

“I just wanted to write to you to thank you for producing such a tremendous bottom paint. I am a huge fan of your Sea Hawk BiocopTF and I can attest that the general wear of this paint is without doubt the best I have ever seen.

Recently we were lifted from the water in Seattle at Delta Marine and I simply could not believe how good the paint still looked after three years and some 20,000 nautical miles. Having just crossed the Pacific Ocean from Australia I was expecting the paint to be in serious need. However, what I found was that it looked almost as good as the day it was applied. Truly remarkable!”

Warm regards,
Dr. James & Claire Ellingford
MV PENDANA

Travis Tomensky Appointed Sales Representative
Akzo Nobel Yacht Coatings NY, NJ, PA.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Travis Tomensky as Sales Representative Yacht Coatings North America effective August 1, 2024. Travis will report to Mark Andres Sales Team Lead, Yacht Coatings North
America.

As a member of the sales team, Travis will be responsible for the sales of all Akzo Nobel Yacht coatings to the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania territory.

Travis has worked in the marine industry since 2019 as a rigger, new boat delivery specialist, mechanic and gelcoat repair specialist. He has attended Yamaha University and is a NEMA advanced marine electronics installer. He holds a USCG six pack license and has worked as a first mate on a 52’ Viking amassing over 1500 hours of sea time.

Travis resides on the Jersey Shore with his wife and daughter, where they enjoy the boating lifestyle.

Please join us in wishing Travis great success in his new role at Akzo Nobel.

Wondering where to find a Sea Hawk Paints distributor? We've made it easy with our Distributors web page. Find our global list here:

Find a Wholesale Distributor Superior boat bottom paint & marine antifouling, ablative protective coatings, repair and refinish products for powerboat, sailboats & yachts.

Boating Tips: Floating Your Anchor Chain

Cruisers tend to tell the tales of wrapped chains and trapped anchors at sundowners and get-togethers, making light of the situation and tossing them into the this-happens-to-­everyone pile. But fouled anchor gear can lead to major disasters. Setting the hook where it's safe for your boat and the coral takes some time to get right. Fortunately, there are many ways to avoid damaging your boat and the environment if you prepare ahead and follow some general rules.

Link:

Hands on Sailor: Floating Your Anchor Chain | Cruising World Floating Your Anchor Chain. Putting your anchor safely on hold near South Pacific coral takes some time and effort to get right.

"We pulled the tape off of Walloper today and couldn't be happier with the way the new bottom job turned out. I used Sea Hawk Tuff Stuff Epoxy Primer and Cukote antifouling paint. I only use top-of-the-line premium products on my fishing charter boat, that's why we choose Sea Hawk Paints. I support Sea Hawk products 100%. I am currently talking with about a dozen captains in the harbor about switching over to Sea Hawk."

- Scott Prentice
Backwoods Sport Fishing
https://www.facebook.com/BackwoodsSportFishing/

Welcome aboard, Kendal Joy, our new Quality Control Tech! Although she's only been here for a month, Kendal has made quite an impression with her dedication and hard work. As a Largo, Florida, native, she has her extended family here and is recently married. In her free time she enjoys photography and videography with her husband. And they've made quite the splash in social media with their cat, Biscuit, becoming "Tik Tok famous" with 2 million likes and 9 million views! We're so happy to have Kendal on the AkzoNobel Team.

A new era of bottom paint is here. COLORKOTE is the next-generation hull coating built with Sea Hawk DNA. Incorporating self-polishing, triple-protection, low-leaching chemistry, vibrant colors and multi-season performance, this is more than an antifouling paint. It’s hull protection done the Sea Hawk Premium Quality way.
• Triple Biocide Antifouling Power – Econea*, Zinc Omadine, Copper Thiocyanate
• Vibrant Colors – 6 Basic Colors can be mixed to create thousands of custom colors
• Multi-season performance in fresh, brackish, and saltwater conditions
• California Air Quality Compliant – 330 Grams per liter VOC
• Compatible with all hull types – ideal for fiberglass, aluminum, and steel/iron hulls
• Lloyd’s Register certified

Watch the video to learn more!
https://youtu.be/y84KLSAQZuY?si=h-O1UmwG6NDwPyco

Colorkote™ - Top Performing Triple-Biocide Antifouling A new era of boat maintenance is here. Meet COLORKOTE, the next generation hull coating built with Sea Hawk DNA. Incorporating self-polishing, triple biocide...

Now this is a fun one! Have you ever seen a Boat Docking Contest? Check out this video of the 4th Annual Pocomoke River Boat Docking Challenge. There is some real boating talent to see here, along with a few good laughs.

4th Annual Pocomoke River Boat Docking Challenge Extreme boat docking is challenging enough, but throw in the fast currents on the Pocomoke and you have a contest that is tough for both the veterans and the...

Bright White is Red Hot Right Now for Bottom Paint!

Sea Hawk Paints' triple-biocide antifoulant, COLORKOTE, is the brightest of bright whites available on the market today. Check out these photos of boats with COLORKOTE Bright White. If you're looking for that clean, all-white look from topside to bottom paint, Sea Hawk has you covered with COLORKOTE Bright White.

https://www.seahawkpaints.com/product/colorkote/

Tips from a Veteran Sea Tow® Captain: How Boaters Can Protect Their Boats for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Captain John Ward, owner of Sea Tow Destin and Pensacola, is proud to share his time-honored advice to boaters, with tips to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. He has been a key resource in catastrophe response efforts following all major storms that have made landfall since he joined the Sea Tow network in 2004.

Tips from a Veteran Sea Tow® Captain: How Boaters Can Protect Their Boats for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season - Luxury Guide USA The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its official predictions for the 2024 hurricane season with 23 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), 11 predicted to develop into hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher) and five that could strengthen into major category one, two...

We are thrilled to now have our Sea Hawk TUFF STUFF Primer available in Belize at Salvador W. Habet Ltd!

💥Here's a new addition to our Sea Hawk line!💥

TUFF STUFF is an extremely high-build epoxy primer for use over steel, fiberglass and properly prepared aluminum. This primer can be used over blistered fiberglass as a repair coat and over unblistered fiberglass as a prevention of blistering

✅Fills deep scratches and gouges in a few coats and can be sanded within 8 hours to a smooth finish.

Tuff Stuff is now available at Salvador W. Habet Ltd. in Belize City!

For more info
☎️ Call: 227-7066/67
📲 WhatsApp: 623-7300
📧 E-mail: [email protected]

“When I acquired this 1986 Grumman I knew I was going to be doing a ton of work. So after a lot of research it was clear Aluma Hawk was the paint to use. I followed all of the prep recommended to the letter and the paint was smooth, easy to roll on and the color, Jon boat blue, really popped! The paint adhered to the hull extremely well. Seriously, I have gotten more compliments on it than I can count. Thanks, Sea Hawk!”

David Riley Jr.
Gardner, MA

Best Boating Apps

There are some excellent boating apps out there, including some that can be used to control an onboard autopilot with a mobile phone or smartwatch. Check bridge heights, preview possible hazards and tweak routes all through apps that are now available. This article reviews some of the best boating apps to help make your cruising easier and safer.

Best Boating Apps Trip planning is simpler than ever, in large part due to mobile apps. A skipper shares his favorites.

BIOCOP TF™ - Advanced dual-biocide antifouling for maximum protection

Watch the video to learn more about this top-performing antifoulant.

Biocop TF™ - Top Performing Dual-Biocide Antifouling by Sea Hawk Paints Biocop TF was developed as an alternative to tin-based antifouling paints to protect against the harshest marine environments and provide maximum protection....