CRX Coatings is breaking barriers in the world of recreational boating with their highly advanced, commercially available X21 Foul Release Coating, a new bottom paint option available now in Fort Lauderdale.
Arguably the mission of all maritime engineering is to emulate the grace and speed possible only in nature. The dolphin, a keen hunter, moves through the water as a bird moves through air, uninhibited, deadly, beautiful. The great white shark is always in motion and may never be at rest even while sleeping, an instrument of terrifying power derived from an R&D process millions of years in the making, and the undisputed champion of the ocean. Now, in 2025, we are finally approaching that same level of power and capability in the water, thanks in part to CRX Coatings.
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Operating on the cutting edge of material science, CRX Coatings has designed a new all-purpose bottom paint unlike anything available before on the open market.
Their X21 Foul Release Coating is a true step forward in the industry. It can be easily applied to steel, aluminum, and fiberglass surfaces, improving resistance to abrasion, UV damage, temperature fluctuation, and the development of biofilm.
But what exactly makes the X21 coating so unique in its product class? Let's take a look at its incredible properties to find out how it could reshape the future of the recreational boating industry.
The product functions by adhering a graphene nano-mesh to the surface of the craft, applied in the form of a two-part protectant coating. This coating adheres to the hull on a molecular level, accomplishing what previous versions of this technology, many of which relied on larger—and therefore more abrasive—particles of graphene as the basis of their coatings, could not.
Unlike similar options, the X21 coating forms an incredibly strong, highly conductive single-layer lattice of graphene, taking advantage of the strongest atomic bonds known to science to create a coating unlike any other.
CRX Coatings also emphasizes that their product is free of biocides and sustainably produced in the interest of preserving the local aquatic ecosystem. Specifically, the paint does not require a sloughing mechanism—which in other products may be copper or other heavy metals—to function, reducing pollution as a result.
The CRX anti-fouling paint was created in-house based on proprietary research, during which it was subjected to extreme conditions to ensure the quality of the product. It is now capable of interrupting bio-film adhesion to ship hulls while moored, while also preventing erosion of the underlying metal, including in saltwater environments.
A spokesperson explains further, “One of the key benefits of the X21 Foul Release Coating is its long-lasting effectiveness. With just one application, you’ll enjoy protection against fouling for up to three years, saving you time and money in the long run.”
While this bottom paint option is now available to the public, CRX Coatings are still exploring the wide-ranging applications of their graphene technology. They state that the foundation of their company is innovation, and that they will continue to push the boundaries of material science by formulating more advanced and durable graphene products for a wide range of industries.
You can find more information about the new X21 bottom paint at https://crxcoatings.com/
