antifooling the prop

Discussion in 'Props' started by bertho, May 1, 2011.

  1. bertho
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    bertho bertho

    Gents,
    sailing in hot water (thailand/malaisia/philippines) look like bernacles and other animals like my prop too much ! after 3 weeks, she look like a football baloon...:mad:
    try already all grease/lanoline/paint/ and so...no way...
    any solutions for long terme ??
    thanks
    Bertho
     
    bertho, May 1, 2011
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  2. Submarine Tom

    Submarine Tom Previous Member

    Keep it turning...

    -Tom
     
    Submarine Tom, May 2, 2011
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  3. FAST FRED
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    FAST FRED Senior Member

    Prop Speed , but you wont like the price.




    propspeed.co.nz
    Propspeed prevents marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces below the waterline.
    Propspeed works because it is slick, not because it is toxic.


    FF
     
    FAST FRED, May 7, 2011
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