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TotalBoat JD Select is a single-season, water-based ablative antifouling bottom paint that provides incredible results for a very low cost. It is low in VOCs and has no harsh fumes, making it ideal for marinas under environmental restrictions. It's also very easy to apply and cleans up easily with just soap and water.
JD Select can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed then burnished for a smooth, fuel-efficient finish. With the exception of VC17, JD Select can be applied over aged antifouling coats without fear of lifting.
Our most popular bottom paint! Available in Quart & Gallon sizes, in Black, Blue, Green and Red.
Buy a Gallon and receive a free roller & metal tray kit, paint suit, maroon abrasive pad, 1 roll of painter's masking tape, and two 10"wooden stir sticks.
| Thinning/Cleanup | Water |
|---|---|
| Surface Prep Wipe - Bare Wood and Previously Painted Surfaces | TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 |
| Surface Prep Wipe - Bare Fiberglass | TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep |
| Surface Prep Wipe - Bare Steel | TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep |
| Primer - Fiberglass and Steel Only | TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer (do not use on aluminum) |
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Application Method | Brush, roll (we recommend a 3/16" nap or foam solvent-safe roller cover, or spray (airless or conventional). |
| Application Temperature | 50-90°F; 0-90% humidity |
| Number of Coats | 1-2 |
| Film Thickness per Coat | 1.5 mils dry (3.75 mils wet) |
| Dry Time to Overcoat | 1.5 hours @ 90°F, 3 hours @ 70°F, 6 hours @ 50°F |
| Dry Time to Launch | 6 hours @ 90°F, 10 hours @ 70°F, 16 hours @ 50°F |
| Recommended Roller | 3/16'' nap or foam solvent-safe roller cover |
| Finish | Flat |
| Coverage | Approximately 500 sq. ft. per gallon |
| Cuprous Oxide | 25% |
| Launch Window | There is no maximum dry time before launching |
Paint Survey Comments
We surveyed customers who painted their boats with JD Select because we wanted to compare our in-house test results with our customers' experiences. Overwhelmingly, customers said they would use it again and recommend this paint to a friend. Here are some actual survey comments:
- "Application was odorless and easy, clean up as easy as possible."
- "Easy application & great cleanup"
- "I liked the easy clean up with water"
- "I was amazed to see absolutely no growth on the bottom, and the paint held up wonderfully. It looks almost as good after a power wash as it did the day it went on!"
- "Terrific value. I am very pleased with the performance. Thanks"
- "There was a strong bloom of mussels that affected everyone, and I felt that the JD paint did as well as any. I think it is a great deal, and I love it being water-based."
- "Ran out of old paint and used yours to finish keel & rudder. One coat only, covered with excellent results"
- "The ease of application was excellent. the paint did not settle out in the can so I didn't have to spend any time stirring it ahead of time"
Technical Information
JD Select Features
- Easy to apply - Can be applied over ablative or hard bottom paints.
- Low-VOC, water-based paint. Cleans up easily with water.
- Provides excellent single-season antifouling protection.
- For use on properly prepared fiberglass, wood, steel, iron, and previously painted surfaces in good condition.
- No harsh fumes makes it ideal for year-round, indoor application.
- Can be burnished for a smoother, faster, more fuel-efficient surface.
- Approved for salt and fresh water applications.
- Coverage is approximately 500 sq. ft. per gallon
Reviews for TotalBoat JD Select Ablative Bottom Paint
November 29, 2022
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1981 Hunter 25. Will haul out in a year and a half to review fully. Loved the water clean up.
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October 16, 2022
Special context-- transitioning from Baltoplate (racing) to a hard ablative to save money and to ease cleaning. Baltoplate was sanded thoroughly with 80 grit, but not removed. That base required three coats of Select (gallon and a third) to cover 30' sailboat. Boat in water 157 days, cleaned every three weeks, then two, then every week at season's end. It was kept in racing condition. My only issue was that some areas of bottom paint eventually chipped off rather than rubbed smooth -- I think it was inadequate sanding. My diver really appreciated the improvement, however, so I will stick with Select next year.
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May 14, 2022
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This paint was amazing and easy to work with. Just over one quart gave me two coats on a 20' Grady White, and the cost per quart crushed competitors. TB
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May 9, 2022
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I found the product went on surprisingly thin, despite heavy sanding of previous paint (with which it was advertised as compatible) and extensive stirring. As a result I applied three coats. I look forward to assessing effectiveness at the end of the season. If better than anticipated, I will make it known. In the meantime, still awaiting response to my questions to JD by email.
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April 15, 2022
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Tis is a great product, I couldn't get my boat off the trailer so I jacked it up and blocked it up about 6 inches. This was a kit complete with roller, tray and tyvex coveralls. I was able to buy ,2 coats on using about a third of the gallon. I have 22 C Dory cruiser.
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April 11, 2022
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Bottom painting has never been less of a chore. Inoffensive and Effective in Chesapeake waters.
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March 25, 2022
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This is my second season for JD Select. Last year's results were OK with only 1 - 2 dozen or so barnacles from mid-Chesapeake waters. I use two coats of JDS on a 30 ft sailboat that stays in the water 7 - 8 months so a single season paint seems to work for me. Pros - rolls on easily and covers well, adequate protection Cons - does not store well - regardless of endless power stirring, had to strain to get hard chips out of JDS left over from last year.
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March 17, 2022
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Decent coverage, lasts all season
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February 10, 2022
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This product is used on my 33 foot sailboat in mid Maine. The boat is in the water from June 1 to October 1. I live on the boat during the summer and get lots, almost daily sailing time. Besides the weekly scrub of the waterline, from the dinghy. The bottom stays clean enough that a quick power wash takes off the minimal slim that accumulated over the summer. A quick sanding in the fall with 180 grit , keeps the bottom smooth and gets rid of any build up. I use one gallon with the foam roller that comes from Jamestown .
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October 16, 2021
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I purchased two quarts of the blue bottom paint. after exhausting the first quart, we opened the second of can, and discovered it did not dry to the same color as the first. perhaps we should have mixed the two cans together before application, thus an even color. this insight should be shared with future purchasers of this product.
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