HULL PRO VS. other hull protectants and bottom paints
HOW DOES HULL PRO COMPARE TO HULL MAXX AND OTHER TRADITIONAL BOTTOM PAINTS?*
ACROSS PRICING, LONG-TERM SAVINGS AND PROTECTION, HULL PRO OUTPERFORMS.
Complete performance hull protection, in a clear nano-formulated bottom paint.
At Armus, we believe in protecting and prolonging the lifespan of your vessel. Originating from use on Greek cargo ships, we’ve developed Hull Pro, our clear hull protectant for commercial and personal use. We know what’s in the market today, and we’ve done real-world tests and demos to compare our product with what’s out there.
Hull Pro gives you more coverage, lasts longer, and self-levels better than others. See how these two hull protectants stack up and how Hull Pro out-protects and out-performs the competition.
HULL PRO |
Hull Maxx |
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CERAMIC HULL COATINGS |
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PRICEHull Pro is set at a higher retail than Hull Maxx, but it offers over 2X the coverage without the need for a primer. Our product ships and is available for purchase in smaller kits (8.5oz & 17oz) to provide you with a longer working time during application, and the ability to coat smaller vessels. |
$82 / LINEAR FT1 Quart (32oz) covers ~23 Linear Feet |
$100 / LINEAR FTIncluding Primer Cost1 Quart (32oz) covers~11 Linear Feet |
$30-40 / LINEAR FT |
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SELF-LEVELING FINISHYou’ve got to see it to believe it. When we say self-leveling, that’s exactly what we mean. When applied using our recommended rollers, Hull Pro levels out beautifully over bare metals and over bottom paints. |
FLAT FINISH |
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MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.The ultra-smooth finish of Hull Pro makes your vessel easy to clean and maintain. Our users have reported that they no longer scrape weekly, and have switched to bottom cleaning only every 3 weeks! |
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INCREASE VESSEL SPEED& FUEL ECONOMYBy applying Armus Hull Pro over bare gel coat, you can increase your vessel speed. Our competitor only reports increased vessel speed compared to anti-fouling bottom paint. |
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UP TO 5% SPEED INCREASE 10% FUEL SAVINGS COMPARED AGAINST BOTTOM PAINTS |
ULTRA-DURABLEArmus Hull Pro is a hard epoxy coating, meaning it won’t chip off or crack. This makes it easy to dry-dock, trailer or transport your vessel, and makes your hull resilient against dings and scratches! |
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LASTS ONLY~1 SEASON |
MAY CHIP OFFON BOAT LIFTS OR ON IMPACT WITH DOCKS |
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ECO-FRIENDLYArmus Hull Pro is a biocide-free hard silicon epoxy. Unlike our competitors’ coating, scuffing or scratching the coating will not release micro-plastics. Microplastics are currently the #1 ocean pollutant. |
BIOCIDE-FREE &NO MICROPLASTICS |
MAY CREATE |
CONTAINS |
MAY CONTAIN HARMFUL CHEMICALS |
EASY APPLICATIONUnlike our competitors, no surface scuffing or primers are required. Check out our application guide for our recommended tools to get the best results, but Hull Pro is so easy to apply, you can do it yourself! |
ONE-STEP |
PRE-APPLICATION SURFACE ABRASION & PRIMER REQUIRED |
MUST SAND SURFACE TO BARE SUBSTRATE |
PRE-APPLICATION SURFACE ABRASION& PRIMER REQUIRED |
Using Hull Pro offers hull protection and better fuel and speed performance; however, regular maintenance is still required. If you want a beautiful hull, we recommend cleaning your vessel at least once a week. We see this most with seafaring vessels, because saltwater and warmer temperatures create quick and healthy growth and fouling.
A traditional bottom paint or anti-fouling paint can help prevent growth on your hull, however they contain biocides which are harmful to aquatic life and even applicators. They are also ablative and self-sacrificial, which means you’ll have to repaint your vessel every season with harmful chemicals. Because of the anti-fouling biocides on traditional bottom paints, growth and fouling will not appear on your hull and less cleaning is required. However, these biocides are harmful to aquatic life and the environment.
Hull Pro has no biocides, and is a performance coating, which means fouling and growth will still appear on your hull. We do recommend regular cleaning, depending on your water type. When compared to bare gelcoat or a ceramic hull coating, a Hull Pro-coated vessel requires less cleaning. Hull Pro does require the same amount of cleaning as Hull Maxx, but it is more durable and lasts longer.
For lakeside vessels, organic growth and fouling is not so prominent on bare metal or gelcoated hulls. We’ve heard from customers who have left their lakeside Hull Pro-coated vessels for weeks, and even up to a full season without cleaning. When they come back to their vessels, they simply pull at the end of the season, and gas power wash at 3500 PSI minimum.
If you’re unsure if Hull Pro is right for you, contact us at info@armussolutions.com and we’ll put you in touch with one of our Hull Pro experts.
Hull Pro is a full performance hull protectant. Trusted by Freedom Boat Club, DNA Surface Concepts and marinas nationwide, go with what the pros choose -- Hull Pro!