[C320-list] Clean Propellers

[Paul Rickman]

For the past 10 seasons I have used Desitin.
Clean the shaft and prop and then just before going
in the water I smear it on. I think it is the Zinc Oxide
that makes it work. For $2.50 it gets the job done for
me. Of course my boat is only in the water six months
each year.

Check at your local drugstore in the baby products isle.

Paul
Affinity 657


 



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From: Robert Seastream <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Thu, October 28, 2010 8:21:28 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Clean Propellers

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.
>> 
>> 
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>> Shafts
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>> Rudders
>> Trim tabs
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>> 
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>> 
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>> 
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>> 
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>> Executive Producer
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>> 
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>> 
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>> 
>> 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
>> 
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