Coral infestation

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sailorsilas
sailorsilas
92 posts
92 posts
14 Feb 2026 1:24pm
My boat has been attacked by a coral infestation which looks like lots of little vines on the hull. The majority comes off with the power wash but the shapes are still stuck to the hull. If I sand it then the Coppercoat will also be removed. Does anyone know of a way to remove the residue?
Yara
Yara
NSW
1322 posts
NSW, 1322 posts
15 Feb 2026 10:08pm
Acid wash, you can try industrial vinegar or ascetic acid.
sailorsilas
sailorsilas
92 posts
92 posts
16 Feb 2026 5:18am
Thanks, I'll try
r13
r13
NSW
1721 posts
r13 r13
NSW, 1721 posts
16 Feb 2026 5:47pm
Don't use acetone

forums.ybw.com/threads/coppercoat-advice.187844/page-2#:~:text=A%20couple%20of%20contributors%20mention,off%20with%20some%20general%20advice.

For acid wash or industrial vinegar suggest as mandatory to check with Coppercoat directly before you do anything.

forums.ybw.com/threads/coppercoat-cleaning.604105/
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7757 posts
NSW, 7757 posts
16 Feb 2026 6:03pm
Scotchbright with Metal Gleam. Don't waste time with vinegar. Life is too short.
woko
woko
NSW
1802 posts
NSW, 1802 posts
16 Feb 2026 7:02pm
I was under the impression that copper coat needed to be sanded occasionally to expose fresh copper, but I have been wrong before
r13
r13
NSW
1721 posts
r13 r13
NSW, 1721 posts
16 Feb 2026 8:49pm
Please communicate with Coppercoat

coppercoat.com/
sailorsilas
sailorsilas
92 posts
92 posts
20 Feb 2026 10:38am
Thanks for the replies everyone. yes Coppercoat does have to be abraded from time to time. I didn't do it last time out but should have!
I have contacted Coppercoat in England and they have given advice.
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