[C320-list] SPEEDO

[wflowe3 at aim.com]

 Last year, I used Sailcote spray and that seemed to keep the speedo working for longer periods between cleanings. This Year I had the bottom painted and had them carefully paint the paddlelwheel.  I had my maiden sail for the season yesterday and the speedo works fine. I don't know if it it's the paint on the paddlewheel or the clean bottom but reefed in 20-25kt winds, I was frequently exceeding theoretical hull speed. Thought I'd check speedo against gps but what the hell it sure looks good so I'll just leave things alone.

Bill


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Dingo Is Talent <dingoistalent at bigpond.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 13, 2011 7:19 pm
Subject: [C320-list] SPEEDO


Hi

Anyone out there having or has had problems with the paddle for the Speedo
under the hull?

 

Mine only takes a week of Non Use and it won't spin because the little water
bugs and weed make a home in there.

 

Is there something potent that will keep them from making it their home?

 

SPIRIT of TOMMY      # 1150

Perth Western Australia.

 

 

Ron (Dingo) Reddingius