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Keep in mind when looking for copper free antifouling ablative bottom paint some work better in fresh water vs. salt water so that's what you'll want to seek out. Mission Bay is a good paint for fresh water....and make sure it will adhere to Sharkhide. Of course these antifoulants work best with...

For brackish the Seahawk Mission Bay bottom paint is great. It is copper free so safe for those pontoons and they manufacturer the bottom paint in Florida.They have a solvent free Mission Bay but I find it easier to apply the paint with solvents.

You would want to seal the pontoons with a high build epoxy primer like Tuff Stuff by Sea Hawk Paints. 2 coats. This will help with adhesion and protect against corrosion. Since the pontoons are aluminum, you should not put on a tradtional copper based antifouling. Copper + alumium = a battery...