Propeller anti-fouling?
On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:48:00 -0500, "mmc" wrote:
"Bruce In Bangkok" wrote in message
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Has anyone tried any of the anti-fouling schemes intended for
propellers, and if so what was your experience?
The question comes about because I just had to dive on my prop and
clean it. When I got down there I discovered a mass of "clams" as big
as a bushel basket. Took two days to scrape them all off.
True, for one reason or another, the boat hasn't moved in the better
part of a year but still I don't believe I have ever seen as much
growth. Must be either global warming or high CO2 content :-)
In any event, it does make one think "there must be a better way".
Cheers,
Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)
Any paints I've tried get burned off. A friend has gotten his prop plated
with copper and swears by it.
Interesting. There is a plating shop near here that might be able to
do that. I shall ask.
Cheers,
Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)
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