[C320-list] Prop and shaft barnacles

[Joseph A Tamucci]

I haven't used Andante in over 3 weeks so she just sat on the mooring. I
tried to go out this past weekend but loads of black smoke under load.  The
prop, and shaft were completely incrusted with barnacles and the feathering
prop would not even move.  After many dives with a rigid putty knife and
wire brush the prop and shaft were cleaned up.  Boat ran fine after that.
I wanted to post this just in case any of you are having similar problems.
I used prop speed (2 part epoxy formula) at the beginning of the season at a
cost of over $200. what a waste.

 

Joe Tamucci #619