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Opninion on Bottom Painting Prop and Shaft
Hi, I run into this question every year before spring launch: Should I bottom paint the prop and shaft to my 28 ft sailboat? I was wondering what other peoples opinions where or what they've done. I have a standard bronze 2 blade prop with a bronze shaft. Most years I've applied several coats of hard epoxy anti-fouling paint. In the fall, when the boat gets hauled I've noticed most of the paint is worn off with a fair number of barnacles attached. Yet, the last time I launched the boat I left the prop bare to see the results. After the season, there were a lot of barnacles. I'm inclined to go back and paint the prop this year. It at least provides some protection. But what i notice is that most sailboat owners leave their props unpainted. I'm sure there's a ton of opinions out there. I'm curious what they are. thanks. Frank |
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