Abstract
ABSTRACTSuccessful operation of high‐speed craft requires close attention to the bottom hull coating system. A new generation of smooth anti‐fouling paints, with no adverse environmental impact, are being introduced to replace the tri‐butal tin (TBT) based coatings, banned in 2003 by IMO convention. This paper presents the results of high speed 2.23 m (7.54 ft) air cushion catamaran model tests with three of these new bottom coatings. The resistance tests show the bottom coatings result in a 2–7% drag reduction over the speeds tested.
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