[C320-list] Clean Propellers

[Robert Seastream]

Joe:

I use nothing on my prop.  Do you have zinc(s) on your propshaft?  I  
have two on mine and have perhaps two or three barnacles on the prop  
and shaft at fall haulout.
My boat summers in NH, ME, MA waters; if you're in warmer waters that  
may be part of your issue.

Robert Seastream
Intuition # 906

On Oct 27, 2010, at 11:32 PM, Joseph Aberdale wrote:

> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> ----
>> 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.
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> ----
>>
>> USA website is http://www.propspeedusa.com/
>>
>>
>>
>> Kind regards & Thanks
>> Ron (DINGO) Reddingius
>> Executive Producer
>> HOME in WA
>>
>> Mbl 0417 279 103
>> Ph/Fax (08) 9246 5442
>>
>> ADDRESS
>> Dingo Is Talent
>> 15 Willow Bank Entrance
>> Gwelup WA 6018
>>
>> Before responding on email perhaps give me a call?
>>
>> -----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
>>
>