So33i anodes

[bikerwookie]

Does any body have any info on the anodes I will need for the spring haul out of our so33i 2013? I have a folding prop if that makes a diffrence.

Also any thoughts on how much antifouling to order?

Thanks

[JEF]

We use International antifoul this website gives full aplication details.

www.yachtpaint.com

Firstly suggest you will need to calculate your under water area using the formula below... antifoul coverage is dependant on the type you decide use best suited to your cruising area and the number of coats applied.

0.50×LWL×(B+D) = underwater area in square meters

LWL .. Lenght Water Line
B...      Beam
D ...     Draft

With regard to anodes a good quality 25m shaft anode and a nose anode for the Folding Prop ... presume this is a Flex O Fold .. both sould be available from a good chandlery. 

Hope this helps

[bikerwookie]

Looks like 2.5 ltrs of hemples hard racing will do two coats then.

The flex o fold is a two blade so doesn't have an anode it would seem. Unless someone knows different.

Any other jobs I should prepare for other than looking forward to greasing the plastic black tank seacock from underneath!

[Don Reaves]

Lubricate all the seacocks with waterproof grease.

Check your knotmeter transducer to make sure it is free of growth and debris. Consider painting it with an appropriate anti fouling paint.

Don

[rodgerg]

My SO32 is coming out of the water tomorrow after two years. I had used micron extra and only used 2.5 litres which I think was a bit on the light side. I know the rudder was badly fouled by barnacles which I scraped off last summer so I have order ed two tins this time. I will be interested to see how the rest has faired as its supposed to give two year protection. There were two anodes on the shaft and one on prop nut. I replaced the prop nut anode and only put one anode on. I will let you know how they have faired. Discovered today my eight month old topping lift parted over the last two weeks. Luckily the main halyard was also holding the boom up.

[lateron]

With regard to antifouling I also have a SO 32 and it requires more than a 2.5 litre tin of Hempels Tiger Extra to do one coat with 2 around the waterline and on the rudder. So for your 33 I think you will need 2 tins of Hard racing for 2 coats. You might want to check your hull/keel joint for weeps and reseal if necessary, although I guess your 33 is quite young so should be ok.
I'm hoping to paint Chanson this week before launch in early March. Just can't think we're going to get away without an icey snowy spell!!!!
Cheers Ron

[bikerwookie]

That's strange as both tiger extra and hard racing are around 33m2 for a 2.5ltr tin. I'm inclined to get a couple of tins now.

Anybbody else care to share their coverage / quantity.

[bikerwookie]

Looks like drunken a level maths failed me last night. Surface area of 24m2 so will need two tins.

Measure twice, drink one bottle of red, buy two tins!

[sitara]

I used 4 litres of Micron extra on my old SO29.2. This would give two coats plus a bit extra around the water line etc. Applied with a roller.

[lateron]

Hi Bikerwookie...............I'm with you on the red wine, but in order to get a nice crisp boot top line I usually drink the wine after applying the antifouling. !!!
Cheers Ron

[Torsten]

Feb 8, 2014 22:47:51 GMT bikerwookie said:

Does any body have any info on the anodes...

I have a SO30i with a Flexofold 3 blade prop fitted by Jeanneau as an option which is probably exactly the same as you have. After investigating on the anode I found out that it is made by Flexofold and you can order it there.
Have a look to their website www.flexofold.com for further informations.
Nevertheless I found an Ebay seller in Germany who sells them for approx. €25

If anybody tells you the prop nut anode is not needed as long as you have an anode around the prop shaft don't do it !

[kmerkley]

I have just done my SO33i with two 4 litre tins of Micron Extra. That allowed 2 full coats and an extra around the waterline, rudders, and centreboard. I find the rudders have more growth than most other places, and of course the waterlien. There is no point in keeping any for next time as it deteriorates in the can. That will last for 2 years (in tropical waters) but the limiting factor is always the propeller. I use prop-speed but there is a noticeable reduction in speed when motoring after 18 months.

[lokum]

Feb 8, 2014 22:47:51 GMT bikerwookie said:

Does any body have any info on the anodes I will need for the spring haul out of our so33i 2013? I have a folding prop if that makes a diffrence.

Also any thoughts on how much antifouling to order?

Thanks

Hi,
I had mine changed last October , there was only one at the end of the prop, rather small. Even though boat is The marina and plugged permanently, it was not worn out yet. I had it changed none the less.
As bottom is cleaned twice a year , might as well change it as it cost very little.
Hope this helps.
Ertan
Lokum
Lift keel

[reverie]

Feb 9, 2014 20:17:55 GMT Don Reaves said:

Lubricate all the seacocks with waterproof grease.

Check your knotmeter transducer to make sure it is free of growth and debris. Consider painting it with an appropriate anti fouling paint.

Don

Don,

How do you lubricate a seacock? Do you spray in some lubricant from the outside of the boat? Or do you somehow disassemble the seacock and apply the lubricant from this inside?

John
Reverie - SO35

[Don Reaves]

Lubricating a seacock when the boat is on the hard is very easy. Close the valve. Take a small tool, like a stick, and get a pea-sized blob of lithium grease on the end. Apply the grease to the ball from the outside. Then turn the valve back and forth a few times to spread the grease.

I have a helper do the outside part of the job so I don't have to climb in and out of the boat.

Don

[reverie]

Excellent. I hadn't done this to date. My seacocks will be very happy this Spring. Many thanks, Don.