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There are two coatings used for blacking. Bituminous lifespan 2-3 years. Two pack epoxy is more expensive but lasts 5-6 years (you cannot paint this over bituminous).</p> <p>Here at Kate boats we can get your boat out of the water using our tractor and trailer, the cost of this is included in the price for blacking (拢300.00 for just a lift) if you are a live aboard we suggest that you make arrangements for alternative accommodation (the incline cannot be levelled out). If you cannot arrange an alternative, we can get an outside company to crane your boat onto hard standing (this could be more costly).</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <p><strong>The process</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Preparation is the key so we first jet wash the hull, to remove all the stuff that has built up since last time!.</li> <li>This shows the condition of the hull for signs of pitting and galvanic corrosion (it is normal to have some pitting) this is why you have protective anodes.</li> <li>Stern gear will be checked for condition.</li> <li>If there is any damage or pits that need to be addressed in our opinion, we will advise you first before we carry on with blacking, i.e. needle gun work, over plating. etc.</li> <li>Once we are ready to black, two coats are applied including the bow thruster tube. The process can take up to a week,聽 but this is dependent on our lovely British weather.聽聽</li> <li>We can facilitate a hull survey by an independent engineer if required.</li> </ul> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:85% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-before-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1461 size-full" srcset="https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-before-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-before-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-before-768x576.jpg 768w, https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-before-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-before.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p></p> </div></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1462" srcset="https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-1.jpg 1024w, https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/simply-messing-1-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><img decoding="async" width="300" height="225" src="https://kateboats.com/boatbuild/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mid8-300x225-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1336 size-full"/></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"> <p>We will also check anode wear and recommend whether new anodes need to be fitted.</p> <p>The “tunnel stripes” can also be painted at this stage.</p> </div></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">For pricing and further information, please contact us on 01926 492968 or enquiries@kateboats.co.uk</h2> </div> </article> </main> </div> </div> </div><!-- .site-content --> <div class="after-content"> </div> <footer class="site-footer"> <div class="widget-area sidebar-footer clear"> <div class="bnt-container"> <div id="block-7" class="column-2 widget widget-footer widget_block clear"><div class="wp-widget-group__inner-blocks"> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"> <hr class="wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> </div> </div> <p></p> </div></div><div id="block-8" class="column-2 widget widget-footer widget_block widget_text clear"> <p><strong>Phone: 01926 492968</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bottom-footer clear"> <div class="bnt-container"> <div class="footer-menu"> <div id="nav-footer" class="nav"> <nav> <div class="menu-container"><ul id="menu-boatbuild-3" class="menu-footer"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-129"><a href="https://kateboats.com/"><span class="menu-item-inner">Home</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1200"><a href="https://kateboats.com/current-works/"><span class="menu-item-inner">Current and past works</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-396"><a href="https://kateboats.com/index/"><span class="menu-item-inner">Our Boatbuilding</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page current-menu-ancestor current-menu-parent current_page_parent current_page_ancestor menu-item-624"><a href="https://kateboats.com/servicing-repairs/"><span class="menu-item-inner">Servicing and Repairs</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-11"><a href="http://www.kateboats.co.uk"><span class="menu-item-inner">Our Hire Fleet</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-14"><a href="https://kateboats.com/contact/"><span class="menu-item-inner">Contact</span></a></li> </ul></div> </nav> </div> </div> <div class="footer-copyright">© 2025 Kate Boats 01926 492968. 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