Advanced Science, Unparalleled Protection = Gentoo®Marine
Unlike ALL other coatings available on the market, Gentoo was created for military applications as a next-generation, multi-functional, corrosion-resistant and easy-clean coating that’s easy to apply and stands up to even the harshest of environments. With its combination of high-performing abrasion resistance and very low sliding angle, Gentoo excels where other coatings have fallen short. Gentoo is a transparent coating that not only protects against corrosion but repels water, dirt, oils, solvents and stands upto enduring salt degredation and antifouling.
"Beyond Ceramics—Next Generation Coating"
Total Protection Above & Below The Water Line
Gentoo Proshield ensures that maritime assets remain protected from the damaging effects of saltwater, harsh weather, and marine growth. This advanced coating extends the life of marine assets, while reducing the need for frequent maintenance.
Gentoo coating is an easy retrofit for your boat
Saltwater and constant exposure to the elements can severely damage marine vessels and infrastructure. Gentoo™ forms a robust, flexible barrier that prevents rust and corrosion, ensuring long-lasting protection.
Advanced Science protection
Gentoo™ makes it easier to maintain your marine assets. Its hydrophobic and oleophobic properties repel water, oils, and dirt, reducing the frequency of cleaning and reducing downtime:
Why Gentoo® Pro Shield?
Gentoo™ sol-gel technology repells grime and algae via 110°+ contact angle, nano technology protection against Antifouling perfect for constant-moored leisure craft over gelcoat/fiberglass without altering aesthetics revolutionises corrosion control, easy clean, reduced maintanence and 100% overall boat protection.
Gentoo ProShield once applied offers cutting edge science for easy cleaning, pollution/antifoul protection and staining, with long term maintenance solutions offering realtime ROI from indirect drag/fuel benefits from smoother, cleaner hulls—backed by its hydrophobic/oleophobic properties and 110°+ contact angle.
Gentoo ProShield is new environmentally friendly boat care? Your boat’s cleaning now benefits directly from nanotechnology.
Tests carried out with customers and dealers have confirmed the effectiveness of hydrophobic coatings like Gentoo ProShield
The treatment forms a thin, water-like, transparent coating on the hull that becomes immediately protective, thanks to its high resistance to scratches and corrosive substances such as seaweed and brackish water, it remains protecting the surface for upto 5years..
The resulting nanotech coating protects the hull from bacteria and limescale for at least upto 5 years after application, with only one treatment required after washing the surface with demineralised water.
During this period, you’ll only need to rinse the boat after each use.
Competitive Rowing Boats Riggers and exposed areas.
Gentoo ProShield Marine will provide the ultimate protection, water repellent and antifouling coupled with full corrosion resistance on parts exposed to the elements and reduces biofouling adhesion to make sure that your vessel remains clean.
This helps you maintain your boat’s performance even in harsh marine environments. Our boat hull coating is based on hydrophilic polymers. It is an advanced water-based polyurethane inter-polymer dispersion. This is important as it does not contain any harmful, toxic, anti-fouling elements.
Boat Interior and Rigging
Gentoo covers all exposed areas in a 100% translucent coating, hard wearing, totally water, antifouling and salt protection
Gentoo ProShield Marine 5 Point protection
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Military-Grade Anti-Corrosion Protection
Shields vessels, offshore platforms, and infrastructure from the damaging effects of saltwater and harsh marine environments.
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Easy-Clean Technology
Simplifies maintenance by repelling dirt, water, and marine growth, reducing the frequency and cost of cleanings.
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Extends Equipment Lifespan:
Enhances the durability of marine assets, reducing wear and corrosion, which minimizes the need for frequent repairs.
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Protection from Marine Growth
Prevents the accumulation of barnacles, algae, and other organisms that cause damage and decrease efficiency.
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Reduces Maintenance Costs
Lowers operational downtime by ensuring longer-lasting protection and reducing cleaning intervals.
Large River & Seafaring Boats, Above and Below the Water.
Gentoo coatings protect the boat hull from harsh marine environments. They are also used to reduce friction between the boat hull and the water surface. Many conventional paints and coatings are based on copper and silicone. Such coatings are good at repelling water and preventing the growth of marine organisms. However, they fail to offer long-lasting and eco-friendly performance. For example, copper-based coatings leach harmful metals into seawater, and silicone coatings degrade over time.
Gentoo works as a hydrophilic marine coating that uses a unique bonded inter-polymer complex to bind water to the hull. This forms a highly lubricious, slippery surface on the hull with a low interfacial energy. The result is a coating that minimizes turbulence, increases speed and fuel efficiency, and ensures a smoother boating experience.
Antifouling - Easy Clean
Gentoo Pro Shield coated steel plate, Static plate placed in the Sea and left for over 1year, as shown easy to clean growth which struggles to adhere to the surface. (Static Plate test)
Below, Half a Hull treated and half left untreated, the difference is tremendous, unparalelled protection.
Gentoo™ Saves on Fuel and Maintenance Costs
Barnacles and marine growth can significantly increase drag, leading to higher fuel consumption and reduced speed.
Gentoo™’s non-toxic, fouling-resistant coating prevents this buildup on vessel hulls, propellers, and underwater structures, offering key benefits:
- Boost Fuel Efficiency: Improve fuel efficiency up to 40% by reducing drag.
- Lower Maintenance Costs: Minimize maintenance for vessels, underwater structures, and offshore platforms.
- Simplify Cleaning: Reduce cleaning frequency for marine equipment, enhancing overall operational efficienc
Marine Protection Interior & Hull, Nano Technology
Cut Costs and Extend Lifespan with One Easy Application of Gentoo™
Fresh, New Look with One Coat: Gentoo™ makes equipment look brand new with just one application, no matter how many surface colours.
Cost-Effective Solutions: Save money on the cost of repainting, Gentoo™ reduces maintenance expenses and extends lifespan.
Flexible Ceramic Protection: Gentoo™’s flexible nanotech formula resists cracking and offers long-term protection in even the harshest marine environments.
Below, Boats Hull covered in Marine Growth.
Gentoo Unparalleled Protection for Boats
Leisure - Marine - Sea - River
Gentoo ProShield offers boat owners and operators a game-changing hull and whole boat protection solution, non-toxic, easy-apply topcoat that slashes cleaning time 70-80%, repels algae/pollution, and delivers 5 +years durability without haul-outs or biocides.
Gentoo out performs foul-release competition via hydrophobic shedding (110°+ contact angle) but adds oleophobicity for Thames soot/oil, with easier application over factory gelcoat—no primers or multi-coats needed, suiting rental operators avoiding haul-outs. Superior to ceramic, copper coatings and wax offering 70–80% less cleaning labour and superior protection.
TED - Ultra Ever Dry Coating (Gentoo)
Explains Nano Technology!
How our coatings work and how they can be adapted for everyday solutions - Boat Riggers, inside the boat, shoes, seats, railings, any exposed nut, washer or bolt. Total water repellency with our Super Hydrophobic and Hydrophobic coatings, our coatings have evolved from this video and are now being used by the Military and NASA applications, we've come along way and now our coatings are availble for everyday use.
The final top coat to the hull of a boat, save fuel,easy clean maintenance resists antifouling and staining, whilst keeping the paintwork in prestine condition sealed under the Gentoo coating.
Coating Compliance:
Navigating New Regulations with Gentoo™
Global Compliance
As global awareness of environmental protection grows, the maritime industry faces increasing pressure to comply with stricter regulations on harmful antifouling coatings. Historically, copper-based antifouling coatings have been widely used to prevent biofouling, but their negative impact on marine ecosystems has led to increasing restrictions. Additionally, chemicals such as organotins, cybutryne, zinc, and Irgarol are also under scrutiny, as environmental concerns expand beyond copper. These substances, while effective in biofouling prevention, pose significant risks to marine life, leading to emerging regulations.
Gentoo™ offers an advanced, eco-friendly alternative that ensures compliance with global standards while maintaining high performance.
Evolving Regulations: Copper, Organotins, Cybutryne,
European Union (EU)
The EU’s Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) strict oversight is applied to copper-based coatings as well as other harmful substances like cybutryne and diuron. The EU is pushing for sustainable alternatives, with restrictions tightening each year.
The Problem with Current Antifouling Coatings
While traditional antifouling coatings, like those based on copper, organotins, and cybutryne, have been effective in biofouling prevention, they pose serious risks to the environment:
Toxicity to Marine Life: Copper, zinc, and organotins leach into the water, harming aquatic organisms, including algae, fish, and invertebrates. These chemicals disrupt entire marine ecosystems, particularly in enclosed areas like harbors.
Bioaccumulation: Toxic substances like cybutryne and diuron build up in marine organisms, impacting the entire food chain and threatening predators higher up, including humans.
Sediment Contamination: Copper, zinc, and other toxic chemicals accumulate in sediments, leading to long-term damage to benthic communities and diminishing the quality of marine environments.
How Gentoo™ Solves These Problems
Gentoo™ provides an eco-friendly, non-toxic alternative to harmful antifouling systems. It ensures compliance with the most stringent environmental regulations while delivering superior protection against biofouling, using hydrophobic and sol-gel technology to create an advanced coating that is both durable and safe for marine environments.
Non-Toxic Formula: Gentoo™ is free from copper, organotins, cybutryne, and other harmful chemicals. It prevents biofouling without leaching toxic substances into the water, protecting marine ecosystems and complying with global environmental standards.
Compliant with Current and Future Regulations: Gentoo™ meets the strictest regulatory requirements across the EU, and other regions affected by tightening restrictions on antifouling systems. It ensures compliance with current laws and prepares you for future regulations on substances like zinc, diuron, and Irgarol.
Proven Performance: Gentoo™ utilizes advanced hydrophobic and sol-gel technology that not only reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency but also extends the lifespan of vessels and marine infrastructure—all while being environmentally safe.
Prepare for the Future with Gentoo™
With the growing global shift toward stricter environmental regulations on harmful substances like copper, organotins, cybutryne, zinc, and more, now is the time to switch to a sustainable alternative. Gentoo™ helps ensure compliance while delivering exceptional biofouling protection.
Contact us today to learn more about how Gentoo™ can protect your assets and the environment.
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