Sustainable Hull Cleaning and Paint Removal for Boats
Cleaning and paint removal are essential maintenance tasks in boating. Especially the underwater section of a boat hull requires regular cleaning and surface preparation for repainting. Traditional methods like sanding or sandblasting are not only labor-intensive but also pose significant risks to health and the environment.
With the Tornado ACS cleaning system, systeco offers an environmentally friendly alternative: eco-friendly boat cleaning directly on the trailer, with no release of pollutants into the environment. There is no sanding dust, no contaminated blasting media, and no need for water or chemicals.
The closed cleaning system of the Tornado ACS immediately captures all removed particles and filters them effectively. This ensures a clean working environment while thoroughly stripping the hull and preparing it for recoating.
- Eco-friendly: No chemicals, no water usage, no blasting media pollution.
- Flexible: Clean directly on the trailer – no need for special equipment or shipyard facilities.
- Time-saving: Fast and uniform paint removal without sanding or blasting.
- Safe: Closed filtration system protects both users and the environment from dust and residues.
- Gentle on materials: Thorough cleaning without damaging the boat hull surface.
The efficiency of this method is demonstrated in a project by our customer SDS Sterne Deluxe in Rostock, where the Tornado ACS has been successfully used multiple times. In the video, you’ll see how quickly and cleanly the paint is removed from the boat hull – completely without environmental impact.
For those seeking an efficient, safe, and ecological solution for boat hull cleaning, the Tornado ACS is the ideal technology. Whether it’s a sailing boat, motorboat, or yacht – the cleaning process is clean, fast, and environmentally friendly.
Find more information and real-world case studies on our website or through one of our authorized dealers.
Hull paint removal made easy for clubs and boatyards
Removing paint from boat hulls presents a challenge for many clubs and boatyards. With the Tornado ACS cleaning system, areas on the hull can be precisely targeted and cleaned in a material-friendly way. Especially for smaller clubs and individual boat owners, this method is the perfect solution — simple, safe, and cost-effective.
The Tornado ACS operates using a closed vacuum blasting system, in which all paint residues and blasting media remain inside the device. This ensures that the surrounding area remains clean, while also eliminating the need for costly disposal or cleanup.
Another major advantage: Since the system uses no high pressure, water, or chemicals, there’s no need for special protective clothing. This makes the work much more comfortable and significantly safer.
- User-friendly: Compact and mobile system that requires no prior experience.
- Sustainable: Blasting media is recycled within the system and can be reused up to 100 times.
- Versatile: Depending on the surface and cleaning requirements, various blasting agents can be used for boat cleaning, such as walnut shell NS 450, glass bead SG 300, or Asilit AS 250–500.
Whether in a boatyard or a sailing club, the Tornado ACS offers an efficient, clean, and eco-friendly method for boat hull cleaning and paint removal. Its closed system guarantees maximum environmental and workplace safety, while its ease of use saves both time and money.
Normally, boat paint is removed from the boat surface by sandblasting and grinding. This results in a lot of dirt and debris that has to be vacuumed up and disposed of as hazardous waste. With the vacuum blasting process, the residues are directly sucked back in. Thanks to the closed circuit of the cleaning machine, the work is environmentally friendly and efficient.
Vacuum blasting is an excellent way to remove paint from a boat hull or the non-slip upper deck without destroying the substrate. To increase the performance, a SPEED adapter has been available since January 2022, with which the area performance can be increased 3-fold. Despite the supply of compressed air, the performance characteristics of vacuum blasting are retained.
During boat paint stripping, several layers of paint are removed. Depending on the nature of the paint layers and how many paint layers are on top of each other, the vacuum blasting machine from systeco achieves an area performance of approx. 0.5 - 1.5 sqm/hour. If the SPEED adapter is used, the area output increases to 1.5 - 4.5 sqm/h.
The Tornado ACS is mainly used in small shipyards. On large ships, the vacuum blasting process is primarily used in the interior to remove minor dirt or rust. Working in the interior is possible without any problems, since with vacuum blasting no dirt or debris penetrates to the outside.
Members of boating and sailing clubs regularly face the task of thoroughly cleaning their boats and stripping paint from the hull to prepare it for a new coating. These tasks are often carried out outdoors, directly on the trailer—where protecting the environment plays a crucial role.
Using the Tornado ACS vacuum blasting system, boat hulls can be cleaned efficiently, cleanly, and in an environmentally friendly manner. All removed paint particles and residues remain within the closed system—preventing any contamination of soil, water, or air.
- No masking required – Thanks to the blasting hood, the area to be stripped can be precisely targeted and processed.
- Precision and time savings – Only the affected areas are treated, eliminating unnecessary work.
Whether for yacht clubs, sailing associations, or private boat owners – the eco-friendly boat cleaning with Tornado ACS is the ideal solution for sustainable, safe, and cost-effective hull stripping. The system combines precise operation, maximum environmental protection, and easy handling.
With the Tornado ACS cleaning machine, boats can be treated directly on the trailer without harming or polluting the environment. The areas on the hull that need paint removal can be easily secured. This innovative cleaning technology is especially well-suited for small clubs. Thanks to the closed-loop system, all paint residues and blasting media remain inside the cleaning machine. Operation is very simple, and no protective measures are necessary.
The boat hull also had to be freed from old paint and dirt. The conventional grinding causes a lot of dust, which flies in the area and results very tiring in the long run.
Cleaning with cleaning machine Tornado ACS makes working by hand very easy. The closed circuit of the system absorbs the entire removal. Working over head is also very good with the jet hood.
