CeRam-Kote Marine Applications
Sea Express | Motor Lifeboat Grumman | Albatross Flying Boat | Catalina Flying Boat Marine Hull
Land Jet Water Intake Tubes | Self Propelled Barge | Navigation Pylons
Problem:
The owner of the Sea Express was dissatisfied with the performance of previous coatings. The owner was interested in a coating material which would reduce friction, provide greater speed and reduce docking costs over time. CeRam-Kote 54® was chosen for its abrasion resistance and teflon-like lubricity, not for use as an antifouling.
Solution:
CeRam-Kote 54® was applied to the fiberglass/sandwich hull of the 47 passenger, 30+ knot high speed craft. After four months, the owner reported up to 2 knots increase in service speed carrying a full load and stated he was able to put more load on the boat before noticing any effect on speed. He also reported lower diesel consumption and lower exhaust temperatures due to the engines running easier.
