Sea Hawk Cukote Bottom Paint Sea Hawks Cukote Bottom Paint is a self-polishing ablative paint that provides multi-season protection. Cukote Bottom Paint has a high load of cuprous oxide that makes this formula a top performer even in the most severe fouling areas. Due to its ablative and self-polishing nature, there is no buildup of bottom paint over time. The underwater surface of your hull remains clean and smooth, making this an ideal bottom paint for fast moving vessels. The copolymer in Cuk