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Post by Chris Meyer on Oct 14, 2023 19:48:45 GMT
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Post by zaphod on Oct 14, 2023 21:01:48 GMT
Why would you want to paint your bronze prop with galvanizing compound? |
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Post by Chris Meyer on Oct 15, 2023 1:21:28 GMT
Why would you want to paint your bronze prop with galvanizing compound? To keep the brass prop clean. I took apart last year and soaked in vinegar. This year, I read that toilet cleaner works well. |
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DarknStormy
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Jeanneau Model: 36i
Yacht Name: Dark n Stormy
Home Port: Lagos
Country: Portugal
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Post by DarknStormy on Oct 15, 2023 4:59:51 GMT
Why not use a typical prop treatment like propspeed or prop-one? My flex-o-fold:  |
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Post by Chris Meyer on Oct 15, 2023 11:08:40 GMT
Why not use a typical prop treatment like propspeed or prop-one? My flex-o-fold: Propspeed is just incredibly expensive. |
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DarknStormy
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Jeanneau Model: 36i
Yacht Name: Dark n Stormy
Home Port: Lagos
Country: Portugal
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Post by DarknStormy on Oct 15, 2023 11:24:26 GMT
Why not use a typical prop treatment like propspeed or prop-one? My flex-o-fold: Propspeed is just incredibly expensive. Indeed, most of the folks around here just just whatever antifoul they are putting on the bottom on the prop/shaft when they redo the bottom. |
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Post by MartyB on Oct 18, 2023 3:44:39 GMT
The issue with using ANY old bottom paint on your prop, is that the cuprous oxide used as a main ingredient, can harm the SS/Bronze components used. Hence one should use a paint that will not cause corrosion with in the metal components.
Propspeed while expensive, is one of the better products one can use. Interlux has a spray on Trilux 33 that works reasonably well. Propspeed is better.
Something to think about if you really want to put a $3-6K foldable/feathering prop with the wrong paint, that can damage it beyond repair.
Marty
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Valor323
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Jeanneau Model: 41 DS
Yacht Name: Ciao Bella
Home Port: Glen Cove
Country: USA
Instagram: creative_canvas_marine_ny also sv_valor
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Post by Valor323 on Oct 18, 2023 10:33:40 GMT
I've used it for many years on my last prop which was made of nibral and there weren't any issues. It doesn't really do a whole lot in regards to anti fouling. It's the same thing as Petit Barnacle Barrier.
Having someone dive on the boat once every few weeks to keep the bottom clean is the best antifouling I have found that actually works as advertised.
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