MULTI-SEASON ANTIFOULING
Potent copper load prevents barnacles and slime in fresh and salt water.
BURNISH FOR SPEED
Smooth finish can be burnished for added speed and fuel efficiency.
EASY TO USE
Brush, roll or spray on prepared wood, fiberglass and steel hulls.
GALLON BONUS
Free paint suit and painting tools with each Gallon order.Spartan Multi-Season Boat Bottom Paint
Spartan Multi-Season Boat Bottom Paint
MULTI-SEASON ANTIFOULING
Potent copper load prevents barnacles and slime in fresh and salt water.
BURNISH FOR SPEED
Smooth finish can be burnished for added speed and fuel efficiency.
EASY TO USE
Brush, roll or spray on prepared wood, fiberglass and steel hulls.
GALLON BONUS
Free paint suit and painting tools with each Gallon order.Couldn't load pickup availability
MULTI-SEASON ABLATIVE BOTTOM PAINT WITH HIGH COPPER PROTECTION
TotalBoat Spartan is a high-copper ablative antifouling bottom paint ideal for recreational boats that stay in the water year-round or are used in moderate-to-heavy fouling conditions. 37.5% Copper (cuprous oxide) biocide protects boats from fouling casued by barnacles, slime, algae, and weeds in saltwater, freshwater, and brackish waters alike. Use below the waterline on fiberglass, wood, and primed steel hulls.
Unlike hard bottom paints that build up over time, Spartan's ablative formula wears away gradually as your boat moves through the water, continuously exposing fresh biocide for consistent antifouling performance season after season. The result is reliable multi-season protection with less paint buildup and simpler maintenance down the road. A solid choice for powerboats and sailboats that see regular use throughout the season.
TOUGH, DURABLE FINISH FOR DIY BOATERS AND BOATYARDS
Whether paintiing your own boat, or applying professionally in a boatyard, you'll appreciate how smoothly Spartan applies, with a forgiving application window. Apply by brush, roller, or spray on properly prepared fiberglass, wood, and primed steel. Use a 3/16" nap solvent-safe roller for the main hull and a foam or chip brush for detail work around chines, strakes, and fittings.
Spartan can be thinned up to 10% with TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100 or Spray Thinner 101 depending on conditions and equipment. It dries to a durable finish that holds up through regular seasonal use while keeping its antifouling protection intact.
Not sure how much boat bottom paint you’ll need? Use our bottom paint calculator to estimate how much you'll need for your project.
A MARINE PAINT THAT'S READY TO LAUNCH WHEN YOU ARE
Spartan dries quickly. Depending on temperature and humidity, you can apply a second coat in as little as 4 hours. Apply between 50–90°F with humidity below 90% for best results.
There's no maximum dry time before launch, so you can paint early without worrying about losing antifouling effectiveness. Need to haul your boat? No problem. If your boat sits out of the water for more than 2 weeks, a light scuff-sand before splashing is all it takes to reactivate the biocide.
SPARTAN MULTI-SEASON ANTIFOULING PAINT DETAILS
- High-copper ablative antifouling paint with 37.5% cuprous oxide for dependable multi-season protection
- Protects against barnacles, slime, algae, and weeds in moderate-to-heavy fouling conditions
- Wears away gradually underway to continuously expose fresh biocide with less paint buildup over time
- Works on fiberglass, wood, and primed steel hulls below the waterline in saltwater, freshwater, and brackish water
- Compatible with most existing hard and ablative antifouling paints in good condition
- Apply by brush, roller, or spray; thin up to 10% with TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100 or Spray Thinner 101 if needed
- No sanding required between coats under normal recoat conditions
- No maximum dry time before launch for flexible spring prep and maintenance schedules
- Haul and relaunch throughout the season without needing to reapply
- If the boat sits out of the water longer than 2 weeks, lightly scuff-sand before relaunching
- Colors: Choose from Black, Blue, Green, and Red
- Sizes: Available in Gallons and Quarts
- Gallon Bonus: Each Gallon order includes a paint roller frame, recommended 3/16″ nap solvent-safe roller cover, metal tray, 10" stir stick, XL paint suit, 2" chip brush, a maroon abrasive pad, and a roll of 1" painter’s tape. For additional supplies, we also offer this Bottom Painting Supplies Kit separately.
- Recommended Primer: TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer
- Recommended Brush: Chip Brushes
- Not for use on aluminum hulls - use TotalBoat AlumiPaint AF Aluminum Antifouling Paint or TotalBoat Krypton Copper-Free Bottom Paint on aluminum
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Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protect from freezing.
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SEE HOW EASY IT IS TO USE SPARTAN
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TECHNICAL DATA
- Substrates: Fiberglass, wood, steel/iron, and properly prepared previously painted substrates
- Application Method: Brush, Roll (3/16" solvent-safe nap or foam roller cover), or Spray (airless or conventional)
- Film Thickness (per Coat): 1.5 mils dry (2.6 mils wet)
- Number of Coats: 1-2
- Dry Time to Overcoat: 2 hours @ 90ºF, 3 hours @ 70ºF, 6 hours @ 50ºF
- Dry Time to Launch: 2 hours @ 90ºF, 4 hours @ 70ºF, 8 hours @ 50º
- Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Red
- Finish: Flat
- Seasonal Protection: Multi-season - apply at least one coat per season of protection.
- Applicable Waters: Salt water & fresh water
- Cuprous Oxide: 37.50%
- Coverage: 500 square feet per gallon; 125 square feet per quart
- Launch Window: There is no maximum dry time before launching.
- Primer: TotalBoat TotalProtect
- Thinner - Brushing/Rolling: TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100 (Brushing/Rolling), TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 (Cool weather below 60°F)
- Thinner - Spraying: TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
- Surface Prep Solvent: TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 or Acetone (bare substrates only, but specifically recommended for use on oily hardwoods or bare white oak).
- Cleanup Solvent: TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
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Spartan Multi-Season Boat Bottom Paint
- Substrates:
- Seasonal protection:
- Applicable waters:
- Colors available:
- Water or solvent based?
- Biocide:
- Application methods:
- Number of coats:
- Primer:
- Thinner:
- Cleanup:
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- Application temperature/RH:
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Spartan Multi-Season Boat Bottom Paint
- Substrates: Fiberglass, wood, steel/iron, and properly prepared previously painted substrates
- Seasonal protection: Multi-season - apply at least one coat of Spartan per season of protection.
- Applicable waters: Salt water & fresh water
- Colors available: Black, Blue, Green, Red
- Water or solvent based? Solvent
- Biocide: Cuprous Oxide - 37.50%
- Application methods: Brush, Roll, or Spray (airless or conventional)
- Number of coats: 1-2
- Primer: TotalBoat TotalProtect
- Thinner: TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100, for brushing and rolling applications; TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101, for spraying and cool weather brushing/rolling applications
- Cleanup: TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
- Coverage: 500 sq ft/gal, 125 sq ft/qt
- Application temperature/RH: 50-90ºF; 0-90% RH
- Units of measure: Gallons (all colors) and Quarts (Black and Blue only)
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Krypton Copper-Free Boat Bottom Paint
- Fiberglass, wood, steel/iron, aluminum, and properly prepared previously painted substrates
- Single
- Salt water & fresh water
- Black, Blue, Green, Red, White
- Solvent
- Zinc Pyrithione: 4.80% and Tralopyril: 6.00%
- Brush, Roll, or Spray
- 1-2
- TotalBoat TotalProtect or TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Barrier Coat
- TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100, for brushing and rolling applications; TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101, for spraying and cool weather brushing/rolling applications
- TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
- 500 sq ft/gal, 125 sq ft/qt
- 50-90ºF; 0-90% RH
- Gallons (all colors) and Quarts (Black, Blue, and White only)
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JD Select Water-Based Boat Bottom Paint
- Fiberglass, wood, prepared steel/iron, previously painted surfaces in good condition (do not apply over tin, vinyl or Teflon)
- Single
- Salt water & fresh water
- Black, Blue, Red, Green
- Water
- Cuprous Oxide - 25.25%
- Brush, Roll, or Spray (airless or conventional)
- 1-2
- TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer (Fiberglass, Metals (except for Aluminum))
- Water
- Water
- 500 sq ft/gal, 125 sq ft/qt
- 50-90ºF; 0-90% RH
- Gallons and Quarts
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Underdog Boat Bottom Paint
- Fiberglass, wood, steel/iron, and properly prepared previously painted substrates
- Single
- Salt water & fresh water
- Black, Blue, Red
- Solvent
- Cuprous Oxide - 23.70%
- Brush, Roll, or Spray (airless or conventional)
- 2
- TotalBoat TotalProtect
- TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100, for brushing and rolling applications; TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101, for spraying and cool weather brushing/rolling applications
- TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
- 500 sq ft/gal
- 40-90ºF; 0-90% RH
- Gallon
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What can Spartan Multi-Season Antifouling Bottom Paint be used on?
It can be used on wood fiberglass, steel, or iron (surface must be prepared and primed with TotalBoat TotalProtect prior to applying TotalBoat Spartan), and previously painted surfaces (do not apply over tin, vinyl, or Teflon® bottom paint).
Do not use on aluminum hulls. For aluminum and underwater metals, see TotalBoat Krypton and Alumipaint AF copper-free bottom paints -
Can TotalBoat Spartan be applied over other paints?
Yes, Spartan can be applied over nearly all existing bottom paints (aside from tin, vinyl, or paints containing Teflon®), as long as they are in good condition. Remove any loose, flaking paint, sand with 80 grit, wipe the surface with TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100, and apply paint. Paints in poor condition should be removed completely before applying Spartan. -
Can Spartan Antifouling Paint be applied directly to bare gelcoat?
If the boat is going to be kept in the water, applying a barrier coat primer like TotalProtect is a good idea in order to prevent future issues with gelcoat blistering. -
Can I use Spartan above the waterline?
No, Spartan Antifouling Paint is meant to be used below the waterline only. It does not contain UV resistance and is an ablative finish designed to wear away with use, constantly exposing fresh biocide. -
How soon can I paint after applying TotalProtect or other epoxy primers?
Wait 24 hrs after the last coat of primer, then apply bottom paint. -
What is the coverage per gallon?
The coverage of Spartan is 500 sq. ft. per gallon. -
How much paint do I need for my boat?
The best way to estimate how much paint you’ll need is to calculate the approximate surface area of the hull below the waterline, in square feet. Multiply boat length X beam X 0.85. -
Do you need to thin this paint?
No, Spartan does not require thinning, but adding a maximum of 5-10% (6-12 oz. per gallon) of TotalBoat Brushing Thinner 100 for brush/roller application, or up to 10% (12 ounces of thinner per gallon) of TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 for spray applications, can help create the smoothest possible finish. -
How many coats of Spartan do I need to apply?
Apply 1-2 coats for maximum antifouling protection. An additional coat over bare substrates, around the waterline, and areas with increased wear (like leading edges of keels, skegs, rudders etc) is always a good idea with ablative antifoulings. -
What is the dry time before applying an additional coat of paint?
The dry time to overcoat is 1.5 hours at 90ºF, 3 hours at 70º, or 6 hours at 50ºF. -
What is the dry time before launching?
Dry time to launch will be dependent on temperature: 6 hours at 90°F, 10 hours at 70°F, or 16 hours at 50°F. There is no maximum time to launch. You can paint your boat with Spartan in the fall and launch in the spring. -
Can you haul and relaunch boats painted with Spartan without repainting?
Yes, you can haul boats with Spartan bottom paint and relaunch without repainting, but if 2 weeks have passed since the boat was hauled, the surface will have to be scuffed to expose new paint before relaunching, as the copper in the paint forms a patina and oxidizes while it sits outside of the water.