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CLASSIC Self-Polishing Antifouling

4.8 (out of 55 ratings)
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96% recommend SVB
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  • Place of use : Baltic Sea (4)
  • Place of use : Inshore waters (16)
  • Place of use : North Sea (5)
Jörn S.
by Jörn S. Flag of Germany 6/5/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 50447
Cheap
It was easy to apply, high coverage; its effectiveness will become apparent in autumn.
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  • Place of use : North Sea
Andreas R.
by Andreas R. Flag of Germany 5/19/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 50443
Two summers in the IJsselmeer without vegetation
Two summers in the IJsselmeer without any fouling, but that's probably normal there. I just applied a fresh coat, without sanding. I needed 5 liters for my Bavaria 37 Cruiser. Probably applied it too thickly... We'll see how it performs in the Baltic Sea.
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Lothar D.
by Lothar D. Flag of Germany 5/7/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 50445
Practical "accessories"
The antifouling paint is very easy to apply and has stable color behavior compared to the primer.
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  • Place of use : North Sea
Marco N.
by Marco N. Flag of Germany 5/4/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 50444
Great product
I am satisfied with the product. It is well-made and the price-performance ratio is good.
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very good protection against growth
easy handling
Peter H.
by Peter H. Flag of Germany 4/16/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 50442
Top antifouling is very easy to work with.
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Ralf S.
by Ralf S. Flag of Germany 4/16/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 50445 in use on a Reinke, Kurt - Secura
I can only determine the effect over the course of the season; last season it was good.
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  • Place of use : North Sea
Michael P.
by Michael P. Flag of Germany 4/8/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 50446
Top antifouling
Top material
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  • Place of use : North Sea
Daniel P.
by Daniel P. Flag of Germany 3/9/2026 Verified purchase Variant: 50443 in use on a Maas Kruiser - 1050 GSAK
Great product
I use it on my 11M steel boat and am very satisfied with it.
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Achim K.
by Achim K. Flag of Germany 11/25/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50443 in use on a Seastream - 9
He's doing his job
It's easy to work with even at lower temperatures, there's almost no fouling, and the boat is moored on the IJsselmeer.

And it's approved for use in the Netherlands!

The price is right, and the switch from VC 17M went smoothly.
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Astrid K.
by Astrid K. Flag of Germany 11/21/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50442
We have been using it for years
It's as it should be.
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  • Place of use : Baltic Sea
Roger W.
by Roger W. Flag of Germany 11/10/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50443 in use on a Sulkowski - Sulkowski Laguna 25
Best antifouling I have ever used.
The effect is fantastic when used in inland waters.
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Raymond S.
by Raymond S. Flag of Germany 10/14/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50447
Tried and tested
It simply doesn't work without a tiny bit of chemicals. In my opinion, traditional antifouling is still the best! If the burden on the environment is truly to be reduced, then in my opinion, it should be done with synthetic fuels, or even better, with electric propulsion, especially in the recreational boating sector! (I know what I'm talking about.) That would help the waters considerably more. Hopefully, Hempel's Classic antifouling will be available for a long time to come!
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Elvira M.
by Elvira M. Flag of Germany 9/19/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50443
Everything went well, delivery was very fast, very nice on the phone, always happy
Very satisfied
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Katja M.
by Katja M. Flag of Germany 9/3/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50443
Everything was perfect. I'd be happy to come again. Great value for money, top
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Norbert V.
by Norbert V. Flag of Germany 6/21/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50443 in use on a Doerak Sneek - Doerak LX 1000 Salon
Good product
It's all ok
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Stefan D.
by Stefan D. Flag of Germany 6/17/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50444
Very satisfied
The order process went smoothly. The final inspection was very straightforward over the phone. Preparation for application was very straightforward, as was the application itself. Durability on the boat cannot yet be assessed, as this was the first time the product was used.
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Dominik K.
by Dominik K. Flag of Germany 5/29/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50443 in use on a Aventura Yachts - Aventura 38 AK
Top, as always
Ordering and advice very good, delivery after a few days.
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  • Place of use : North Sea
Peter E.
by Peter E. Flag of Germany 5/13/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50442
very satisfied
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Astrid K.
by Astrid K. Flag of Germany 5/8/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50446 in use on a Marieholms Bruk AB - IF-Boot Folkeboot
Everything fine.
We have been using this antifouling for years.
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  • Place of use : Baltic Sea
Pieter W.
by Pieter W. Flag of Germany 5/2/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50442
Gladly again
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PGH H.
by PGH H. Flag of Netherlands 4/30/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50443 in use on a Najadvarvet AB - Najad 330
Super antifouling
Great product, mistake in the translation not self-glossing but self-polishing antifouling!
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  • Place of use : Inshore waters
Helmut P.
by Helmut P. Flag of Germany 3/13/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50442 in use on a Sea Ray Boats Inc. - Sea Ray 300 Sundancer
good product
good price-performance ratio
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Attila U.
by Attila U. Flag of Germany 1/8/2025 Verified purchase Variant: 50447
Hempel Antifouling
I sail inland and coastal. The antifouling from Hempel is good and serves its purpose.
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Karl M.
by Karl M. Flag of Germany 7/14/2024 Verified purchase Variant: 50446
Tip-Top
Very good
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