3.5.2 Paint Use by Vessel Size Category 



Figure 3.2 presents the distribution of the number of vessels painted with 

 paints containing TBT by length of the vessel, utilizing data from Table 

 3.6. Sixty-two percent of the vessels painted with paints containing TBT 

 are in the range of 28 to 65 feet. This size category will include the 

 bulk of the pleasure boats which are not kept on a trailer. Pleasure 

 boats smaller than 28 feet are more likely to be stored out of the water 

 than the larger boats. Boats stored out of the water for extended periods 

 of time are less likely to require the use of antifouling bottom paint. 

 Figure 3.3 presents the relative proportion of the different paint types 

 in use. Figure 3.4 illustrates the predominance of recreational vessels 

 over all other vessel types. 



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