[C320-list] Anti-fouling question

[William Ott]

I have always painted the sending unit and speedo.  It has never effected my depth gauge  performance .  It's best to thin the paint for speedo and keep the paint off the paddle-wheel axle if you can.
Mike Ott
'Amanda Lu'
#508

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On May 27, 2013, at 11:40 AM, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I wouldn't but you should contact the manufacturer(Raymarine?) on this one unless someone else comes up with a solution....CheersJohnM
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>> From: summerwind3 at comcast.net
>> Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 11:31:41 -0400
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Anti-fouling question
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>> There is already anti-fouling paint on the units.  Is using sandpaper the best way to remove the paint or will it damage the bottom of the units?
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>> Thanks very much.
>> 
>> Joe
>> #908
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>> On May 27, 2013, at 10:45 AM, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
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>>> Yes it will especially the depth sounder. I pull out the knot log occasionally and clean it up, not a big deal as my model has the flapper valve which slows down water coming into the boat whilst putting the plug in place.CheersJohnM1999#574
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>>>> From: summerwind3 at comcast.net
>>>> Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 09:50:46 -0400
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Anti-fouling question
>>>> 
>>>> Should I put anti-fouling paint on the bottom of the depth and speed devices?  Will it effect their performance?
>>>> 
>>>> Thank you.
>>>> 
>>>> Joe Aberdale
>>>> 
>>>> #908
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