[C320-list] Clean Propellers

[Joseph Aberdale]

Do you apply it to the shaft as well?  I assume you do not paint the  
prop before applying it.

Thank you.

On Oct 27, 2010, at 11:17 PM, Dingo Is Talent wrote:

> I use this
>
> PropspeedT
>
> PropspeedT prevents marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces  
> below the
> waterline. PropspeedT works because it is slick, not because it is  
> toxic.
>
> Application of PropspeedT is a simple two step process beginning  
> with a
> catalyzed etch primer followed by a silicone based top coat.  
> PropspeedT is
> an environmentally safe product and does not contain copper, tin or  
> any
> other toxic substances which may cause environmental pollution.
>
> PropspeedT is a solution to a problem which has frustrated owners and
> captains for years.
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 
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> Performance  Increased vessel performance
> Increased fuel efficiency
> Less maintenance costs
> Easily applied
> Incredibly effective
> Long service life
> Zero toxic substances  Uses  Propellers
> Shafts
> Bow thrusters
> Rudders
> Trim tabs
> Keel coolers
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 
> ------
> ----
>
> Limitations  The Propspeed system is not recommended nor approved  
> for use in
> aquaculture or contact with food products.
>
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>
>  USA website is http://www.propspeedusa.com/
>
>
>
> Kind regards & Thanks
> Ron (DINGO) Reddingius
> Executive Producer
> HOME in WA
>
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>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph
> Aberdale
> Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 10:57 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Clean Propellers
>
> Hello To All,
>
> The prop on my recently hauled C320 had a lot of barnacles (new  
> owner).  I
> just finished reading Nigel Calder's article on this problem in the  
> Sept.
> issue of Sail Magazine in which he mentions several products to  
> remedy the
> problem.  Does anyone have a favorite product among these?  Do you  
> recommend
> painting the prop with bottom paint first before applying one of these
> products?  Mr. Calder's research shows that fuel consumption  
> increases 50%
> with "with just a few barnacles on the propeller."
>
> Thanks very much.
>
> Joe
> #908
>