Scott Bader has announced that the moulded composite deck and hull of Blue Water Boats’ (Plymouth) new fibreglass monohull workboat Bluewater 31 uses its Lloyds approved Crystic 2.446PALV back up resin in combination with dark blue Crystic 65PA gelcoat for the hull. However, for the white gelcoated fibreglass deck and wheelhouse of the Bluewater 31, Crystic Permabright has been used, which is Scott Bader’s new marine approved D-Iso/NPG high performance UV colour change resistant gelcoat. The D-Iso/NPG polymer resin chemistry used in Crystic Permabright gelcoat is a step change technology which has set a new standard in long-term UV weathering performance for marine applications. It is proven to provide significantly improved colour stability over existing white and cream coloured marine Iso/NPG and Iso gelcoat gelcoats currently on market. Gary Wiltshire, director and co-founder of Blue Water Boats explained: “We have been amazed by the significantly brighter and glossier finish we can achieve with Crystic Permabright, which has also been easy to handle in production. We have confidence in the product quality and long term performance of this new Scott Bader gelcoat to help keep Bluewater boats looking good for longer.” Available as either a spray or brush applied gelcoat, Crystic Permabright D-Iso/NPG gelcoat has a deconjugated polyester backbone in the base resin, which is formulated with ‘best in class’ UV protection additives and selected pigments in white, off-white and cream colours. The new vessel, designed by Henry Millington in collaboration with Blue Water Boats is primarily designed to be a commercial, diving, angling or offshore surveying workboat and combines speed with superior stability for a more comfortable ride in rougher sea conditions. The first Bluewater 31 will be used as a security boat during the 2012 Olympic Games for the sailing races being held at Weymouth. www.scottbader.com
