Gal prop paint

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garymalmgren
garymalmgren
1392 posts
1392 posts
14 Aug 2022 9:26am
In March I hauled out and sprayed the propeller with galvanizing paint.
To cut a long story short. It didn't work.
It is about as effective as nothing.

It was an experiment, because where I am is a very productive aquaculture area.
Oysters. mussels, scallops and a variety of edible seaweed thrive.
All of the boats get about 8 months from professional prop coating.
I have a feeling that the antifouling and prop coatings are environmentally benign to protect the crops.
In other words. not very effective.

So I gave gal paint a try.

Oh well it was worth a try.
gary
UncleBob
UncleBob
NSW
1311 posts
NSW, 1311 posts
14 Aug 2022 2:43pm
garymalmgren said..
In March I hauled out and sprayed the propeller with galvanizing paint.
To cut a long story short. It didn't work.
It is about as effective as nothing.

It was an experiment, because where I am is a very productive aquaculture area.
Oysters. mussels, scallops and a variety of edible seaweed thrive.
All of the boats get about 8 months from professional prop coating.
I have a feeling that the antifouling and prop coatings are environmentally benign to protect the crops.
In other words. not very effective.

So I gave gal paint a try.

Oh well it was worth a try.
gary


Thanks Gary, I keep reading and hearing how it works, but can't seem to find anyone that actually achieves acceptable results.
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7756 posts
NSW, 7756 posts
14 Aug 2022 6:04pm
Give lanolin grease a try. It should be environmentally safe. I used it years ago on my fishing vessel. I've tried all the weird stuff! Strip the prop back and polish it. Heat the propeller so it's too hot to touch and slop on the lanolin grease. Use a flat stick and give it as much as it takes.
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