Interlux has added Biolux to some of their products available in the US. The same base product sold in Canada is not available with Biolux.
As an example Interlux Canada sells VC-17m, Interlux US sells VC-17m Extra with Biolux. http://www.yachtpaint.com/can/diy/products/antifouling/vc-17m.aspx http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/diy/products/antifouling/vc-17m-extra-with-biolux.aspx Since I am reasonable close to Buffalo NY and go into the US a few times a year I have been able to compare the two variations of VC-17. First year I finished off a can of VC-17m, then continued with the VC-17M Extra with Biolux.. At haulout it was pretty apparent where the switch was made. As advertized, the Biolux version had no slime and could be cleaned down easily minimal effort. The areas covered with VC-17m took the normal pressure wash and some scrubbing. The products are about the same price so if slime is an issue I would say try the Biolux version of whatever you are using if you can get it. I can get two seasons from one application of the VC-17m Extra with a bit of a touch up at the waterline and a full recoat of the rudder. The leading edge of the keel and rudder wear off, possibly because I did about 1,200 nm of racing last year ( trip odometer on the GPS ). Maybe the bottom stays cleaner because I did 1,200 nm last year.... Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1
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