{"product_id":"bps-marine-pro-16-ultrasonic-antifouling-system-24v","title":"BPS Marine Pro Series 16-Transducer 24V Ultrasonic Antifouling System","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe BPS Marine Pro Series 16 is the big-boat answer to hull fouling. Sixteen transducers, 24V power, and around-the-clock ultrasonic protection that stops slime before it ever becomes weed and barnacles. Built for larger yachts and power cats that live in the water and can't afford to slow down for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBPS Marine's Pro Series is ultrasonic antifouling built for boats that spend real time in the water. The 16-transducer, 24V version is the big one in the lineup, sized for larger hulls and vessels running a 24V house system. It works around the clock, quietly keeping biofouling from ever getting a grip on your running surfaces. No moving parts in the water, no chemicals leaching out, just sound doing the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the basic idea. Each transducer bonds to the inside of your hull and sends ultrasonic waves out through the fiberglass into the water. That energy creates a thin, constantly moving layer of high pressure right at the surface. The microorganisms that start every fouling problem, the slime and weed and barnacle larvae, simply can't settle on a surface that's vibrating like that. And if you stop that first film of slime, you stop everything that would otherwise build on top of it. That's the whole trick. No paint carrying all the load, no diver scrubbing your bottom every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 16 transducers you've got the coverage to protect a lot more than the main hull. Owners run these across sea chests, strainers, keel coolers, and box coolers, the spots that are a real pain to clean by hand and genuinely expensive when they clog up. If you run a larger yacht or a power cat in the 45 to 60 foot range, this is the system sized for you. Smaller monohulls usually don't need this many transducers. So if you're under 40 feet, give us a call. We'll point you at the right transducer count instead of selling you coverage you'll never use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe payoff shows up in a few places. A clean hull means less drag, and less drag means you burn less fuel and hold your cruising speed instead of pushing a beard of weed around. You'll stretch the time between haul-outs. And when you do haul, there's far less growth to blast off, which makes the yard bill smaller too. Over a season, that adds up to real money and a lot less hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn power, this is a 24V system, so it's meant for a boat already running a 24V house bank. The current draw is modest for something that never shuts off, but continuous is the key word here. It's on the entire time your boat sits, which is exactly when fouling wants to start. If you live on a mooring off solar, size your battery bank with that steady draw in mind. Owners with small solar setups have learned it likes a healthy bank behind it to stay happy over a long swing at anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the honest part. This isn't a peel-and-stick job. The transducers need clean, sanded gelcoat and a proper bed of thickened epoxy with no air pockets underneath, because a void kills the acoustic contact and takes out the transducer sitting over it. Cable runs through the stringers and bilge want split loom and a tie every six inches or so to keep chafe from wearing through them. Most owners have this professionally installed, and we'd back that call. Get the bonding right the first time and the system just works. Rush the cure and you'll be chasing dead transducers later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of realistic expectations before you buy. This works on fiberglass hulls, because that's the material the ultrasound is designed to pass through. Aluminum hulls damp the vibration and won't see the same result, so it's not the right pick there. And think of it as a strong deterrent, not a force field. Plenty of owners still run a copper-free ablative bottom paint alongside it and still haul every 18 to 24 months to service props, shafts, and rudders, which the transducers don't reach. Used that way, as one solid layer in a complete antifouling plan, the Pro Series 16 earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing we like about ultrasonic. Once it's installed and wired, there's nothing to babysit. No annual respray of the whole system, no consumables, no dedicated anodes to swap. You power it up, glance at the indicator now and then, and it does its thing every hour of every day. For a boat that's your home or your livelihood, that kind of set-and-forget protection is worth a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16 ultrasonic transducers for whole-hull coverage plus sea chests, strainers, keel coolers, and box coolers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24V DC operation, built for larger vessels already running a 24V house bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePro Series output for stronger antifouling defense on bigger hulls and demanding conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns continuously 24\/7, stopping the first layer of slime before barnacles and weed can build\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUltrasonic waves transmit through fiberglass, no through-hull penetrations and no moving parts in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChemical-free protection, nothing leaching into the water around your boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCuts hull drag for lower fuel burn and steadier cruising speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtends time between haul-outs and reduces the growth you scrub off at each service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtects hard-to-clean cooling gear like keel coolers and box coolers that get costly when they clog\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal hull-bonded transducers, nothing exposed outside the hull to snag a line or take an impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized BPS Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does ultrasonic antifouling actually work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach transducer bonds inside your hull and sends ultrasonic waves out through the fiberglass. That creates a thin layer of high pressure right at the hull surface, and the microorganisms that start fouling can't settle on it. Stop that first film of slime and you stop the weed and barnacles that would grow on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat is the 16-transducer system for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the large system in the Pro Series. It's sized for bigger yachts and power cats, roughly the 45 to 60 foot range, or any vessel that needs coverage across the hull plus sea chests and cooling gear. If you're under 40 feet, a smaller transducer count usually does the job. Give us a call and we'll spec the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work on an aluminum or steel hull?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's designed for fiberglass hulls, because the ultrasound needs to travel through the hull material into the water. Aluminum damps the vibration and won't see the same protection, so we don't recommend it there. If you've got a metal hull, reach out before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this replace bottom paint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThink of it as a strong layer in your antifouling plan, not a total replacement. Plenty of owners pair it with a copper-free ablative paint for belt-and-suspenders protection. It also doesn't cover props, shafts, and rudders, so you'll still service those at haul-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I install it myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can, but most owners have it professionally installed and we'd back that. The transducers need clean sanded gelcoat and a proper bed of thickened epoxy with zero air pockets, since a void under a transducer kills its contact with the hull. Get the bonding right and it just works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much power does it draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a 24V system that runs continuously, so it's meant for a boat with a 24V house bank behind it. The draw is modest for something always on, but if you live on a mooring off solar, size your battery bank for that steady around-the-clock load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does it protect besides the hull?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWith 16 transducers you can cover sea chests, strainers, keel coolers, and box coolers along with the hull. Those cooling and intake surfaces are a headache to clean by hand and expensive when biofouling clogs them, so they're a big part of the value here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it save me money?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOver time, yes, in a few ways. A cleaner hull cuts drag, so you burn less fuel and hold speed. You stretch the interval between haul-outs, and each haul has less growth to remove. For a boat in the water full time, that adds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow often will I still need to haul out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost owners still haul every 18 to 24 months to service running gear and touch up paint, since the transducers protect the surfaces the sound reaches, not the props and rudders. The system's job is to dramatically slow hull and cooling-surface fouling between those services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs anything exposed outside the hull?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The transducers bond to the inside of the hull, so there's nothing sticking out to catch a line, take an impact, or foul on its own. 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