Poseidon Extreme | with Cigarette Night Eagle 42

Poseidon Extreme with Cigarette Night Eagle 42

  • LOCATION: MIAMI, FLORIDA
  • DATE: Apr 28, 2021
  • SUBSTRATE: FIBERGLASS
  • PRODUCT USED:
  • APPLICATION METHOD: 3M HVLP SPRAY GUN
  • SITE DESCRIPTION: 42 CIGARETTE NIGHT EAGLE

WE’VE GOT A NEED FOR SPEED! OUR FORMULATION CAN PROTECT YOUR HULLS, MAKING THEM EASY TO CLEAN, AND INCREASE VESSEL SPEED!

In 2022, Armus teamed up with Cigarette Racing’s exclusive distributor Top Gun Yachts to do a custom application on a 42 Cigarette Night Eagle to test and evaluate Poseidon Extreme against an uncoated vessel. Check out our results!

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POSEIDON EXTREME IS OUR TWO-PART PRIMER AND CLEAR TOPCOAT COMBO...

POSEIDON EXTREME IS OUR TWO-PART PRIMER AND CLEAR TOPCOAT COMBO THAT CONTINUES TO PROTECT AND OFFER PERFORMANCE!

Armus took Hull Pro, our best performing hull protectant, and created Poseidon Extreme, a combo product of both our yachting nano-formulated primer and our clear high-gloss topcoat.

Based on our patented nano-strengthening technology of Hull Pro, we designed Poseidon Extreme to perform as well as protect.

Unlike a traditional bottom paint that scuffs, wears down, or contains biocides, Hull Pro and Poseidon Extreme work with molecular nano-bonding to provide strength and protection and reduce vessel drag in the water.

The results? Less cleaning, more fuel efficiency, and SPEED.

poseidon extreme - post-application

42 night eagle - pre-application

Our custom application was detailed because we wanted the perfect...

Our custom application was detailed because we wanted the perfect high-gloss finish. read about our process!

Our application photos below show the Nighteagle 42 during application over the course of 6 days.

Day 1: The first day comprised of taping off the waterline and covering any electrical components with tape and cleaning the original bottom paint. We sanded with 1000-grit wet orbital sander from the waterline down with multiple freshwater wash downs.

Day 2: We applied Part 1 of Poseidon Extreme, our EPY yachting primer in grey. Application was done in sections using a spray gun. The vessel was left to dry and cure for 24 hours.

Day 3: We wet-sanded our primer coating with a 1500-grit wet orbital sander with multiple freshwater wash downs to get a super smooth base coat. This is optional.

Day 4: We applied Part 2 of Poseidon Extreme, our high-gloss topcoat. For this project, we used a custom black topcoat. We began application after confirming the hull’s surface was fully dry and the primer fully cured. Application of the topcoat was also done with an HVLP spray gun. The vessel was left to dry and cure for 24 hours.

Day 5: The jack stands were moved and full application of the topcoat was provided to the voids.

Day 6: We completed the final inspection of our coating to ensure the coating was fully cured and dry. Afterwards, the tape was removed. We ensured the topcoat was fully dried and cured and not tacky prior to vessel immersion for field testing!

Check out our recommended tools for applying both parts of Poseidon Extreme below!

“IN MY PROFESSIONAL OPINION, AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT FOR A YEAR, ARMUS DEFINITELY SHOWS MORE PERFORMANCE THAN BARE GEL COAT, AND IT PROVIDES FOULING PROTECTION, WITH A DIVE CLEAN NECESSARY ONLY ONCE EVERY 3 WEEKS

WE JUST RE-SOLD THIS VESSEL AND TOUCH-UPS WERE SIMPLE WITH A LIGHT RECOAT AND WET SAND TO PERFECTION.

ARMUS REALLY TOOK CARE OF US AND WE STAND BEHIND THEM AND THEIR PRODUCTS!”

Ricardo Llorente

Top Gun Yachts

Armus approached Top Gun Yachts with one thing in mind...

Armus approached Top Gun Yachts with one thing in mind - speed. check out how the 42 night eagle compared post-application.

When tested, the Armus-coated Nighteagle 42 outperformed the uncoated vessel.

Uncoated: 5000 RPM | 61 mph | Fuel Flow 153 Hull Pro-Coated 42 Night Eagle: 5000 RPM | 62.1 mph | Fuel Flow 146

That’s a 2% increase in speed, and a 5.5% decrease in fuel consumption!