Anyone ever use a product called "propspeed"?
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..Mike..
I'm about to use this product for the first time. I've sold it to a few customers and they couldn't say enough good things about it!!I'll let you know...
It's going on my NEW shaft, New strut and 1 year old prop!!!
I've also talked to the Guys at Bossler & Sweezey here on Long Island and the said it is an awesome product as well!!!
Brad
I'm about to use this product for the first time. I've sold it to a few customers and they couldn't say enough good things about it!!I'll let you know...
It's going on my NEW shaft, New strut and 1 year old prop!!!
I've also talked to the Guys at Bossler & Sweezey here on Long Island and the said it is an awesome product as well!!!
Brad
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I checked the website out breifly, and I see that it is actually a coating. I personally am reluctant to put a coat of anything on my shafts. If you do the shafts, of course be sure to leave a spot for the zincs, or do them after the zinc(s) are on. Also, keep i mind it may cause problems if you need to pull the shaft through the bearing in the future. Although this particular product may not have such a high build.
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MakoMike wrote:
SORTIE wrote:
my brother-in-law mentioned this product to me (he's a marine technician at the Brewer's yard in Westbrook)
Well, what did he say about it, or are you going to keep us all in suspense?
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Dave is a Swamp Yankee (relative of Piker); he only mentions products if they're cost-effective
SORTIE wrote:
my brother-in-law mentioned this product to me (he's a marine technician at the Brewer's yard in Westbrook)
Well, what did he say about it, or are you going to keep us all in suspense?
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CaptPaul wrote:
I checked the website out breifly, and I see that it is actually a coating. I personally am reluctant to put a coat of anything on my shafts. If you do the shafts, of course be sure to leave a spot for the zincs, or do them after the zinc(s) are on. Also, keep i mind it may cause problems if you need to pull the shaft through the bearing in the future. Although this particular product may not have such a high build.
Paul
If its a really thin layer it could make it easier low surface tension = slippery, no?
I checked the website out breifly, and I see that it is actually a coating. I personally am reluctant to put a coat of anything on my shafts. If you do the shafts, of course be sure to leave a spot for the zincs, or do them after the zinc(s) are on. Also, keep i mind it may cause problems if you need to pull the shaft through the bearing in the future. Although this particular product may not have such a high build.
Paul
If its a really thin layer it could make it easier low surface tension = slippery, no?
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Yes, Mike, unless the bearing surface scars it and starts to pile it up. But it it is a thin coating, I doubt there would be a great problem.
I suspect if it maintains a complete surface through the season, it will provide great savings on zincs. Now there would be the real plus.
Paul
I suspect if it maintains a complete surface through the season, it will provide great savings on zincs. Now there would be the real plus.
Paul
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CaptPaul wrote:
Yes, Mike, unless the bearing surface scars it and starts to pile it up. But it it is a thin coating, I doubt there would be a great problem.
I suspect if it maintains a complete surface through the season, it will provide great savings on zincs. Now there would be the real plus.
Paul
I've never heard anyone claim that attribute for it, and I'm not going to be the one to test the theory.
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If its conductive it wouldn't prevent electrolysis anyway, right?
Yes, Mike, unless the bearing surface scars it and starts to pile it up. But it it is a thin coating, I doubt there would be a great problem.
I suspect if it maintains a complete surface through the season, it will provide great savings on zincs. Now there would be the real plus.
Paul
I've never heard anyone claim that attribute for it, and I'm not going to be the one to test the theory.
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That's correct, Mike. But I don't beleive many paints are conductive, except the high copper or ti content bottom paints, which this product says it doesn't have. Even if it is somewhat conductive, it has to cut down on the process greatly. Take note of the condition of your zincs when you remove them(if you haven't already), and see what they look like next year.
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I know a few people that used it last year.
It's expensive but from what I am told it is well worth it.
It's better to use two people to apply as it is a 3 part system and you have to move quickly.
A little goes a very long way, don't slop it on.
The only down side that I have heard about it is that if you hit anything with the props it comes off. (don't hit anything)
I had a hard time finding it a couple of weeks ago, there is a big demand for it now.
I also think that pettit came out with their own version. Theirs is 2 part system not 3 like propspeed.
Good luck,
It's expensive but from what I am told it is well worth it.
It's better to use two people to apply as it is a 3 part system and you have to move quickly.
A little goes a very long way, don't slop it on.
The only down side that I have heard about it is that if you hit anything with the props it comes off. (don't hit anything)
I had a hard time finding it a couple of weeks ago, there is a big demand for it now.
I also think that pettit came out with their own version. Theirs is 2 part system not 3 like propspeed.
Good luck,
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giantfan wrote:
I know a few people that used it last year.
It's expensive but from what I am told it is well worth it.
It's better to use two people to apply as it is a 3 part system and you have to move quickly.
A little goes a very long way, don't slop it on.
The only down side that I have heard about it is that if you hit anything with the props it comes off. (don't hit anything)
I had a hard time finding it a couple of weeks ago, there is a big demand for it now.
I also think that pettit came out with their own version. Theirs is 2 part system not 3 like propspeed.
Good luck,
So you have to use all three products, no matter what the surface? I though one was for ferrous metals and the other was for non-ferrous metals? I guess I had that wrong?
I know a few people that used it last year.
It's expensive but from what I am told it is well worth it.
It's better to use two people to apply as it is a 3 part system and you have to move quickly.
A little goes a very long way, don't slop it on.
The only down side that I have heard about it is that if you hit anything with the props it comes off. (don't hit anything)
I had a hard time finding it a couple of weeks ago, there is a big demand for it now.
I also think that pettit came out with their own version. Theirs is 2 part system not 3 like propspeed.
Good luck,
So you have to use all three products, no matter what the surface? I though one was for ferrous metals and the other was for non-ferrous metals? I guess I had that wrong?
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I put the "propspeed" on my shaft and propeller last spring and have yet to pull the boat out yet. I will check it out with the underwater camera and get back to you. Judging by the performance of the boat, I would say it has done a relatively good job.
I can say that it resembles a clear almost silicon like coating that is hard and very thin. I did put an ohm meter across various portions of the shaft and did confirm that propspeed is not an insulator. It has very good conductivity. So there is no worry of any electrolysis attacking the portion of your shaft where the zincs are situated.
A friend of mine also put it on his boat last spring and he said that there were barely any barnacles on his shafts when he hauled in november. He usually lets his boat sit dockside for two weeks or so at a time and has had barnacle problems before. So I guess it is effective.
I can say that it resembles a clear almost silicon like coating that is hard and very thin. I did put an ohm meter across various portions of the shaft and did confirm that propspeed is not an insulator. It has very good conductivity. So there is no worry of any electrolysis attacking the portion of your shaft where the zincs are situated.
A friend of mine also put it on his boat last spring and he said that there were barely any barnacles on his shafts when he hauled in november. He usually lets his boat sit dockside for two weeks or so at a time and has had barnacle problems before. So I guess it is effective.
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MakoMike wrote:
giantfan wrote:
.....................It's better to use two people to apply as it is a 3 part system and you have to move quickly.............................................
I also think that pettit came out with their own version. Theirs is 2 part system not 3 like propspeed.
Good luck,
So you have to use all three products, no matter what the surface? I though one was for ferrous metals and the other was for non-ferrous metals? I guess I had that wrong?
According to their website, it is only a 2 part system...........
Propspeed?
prevents marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces below the waterline. Propspeed?
works because it is slick, not because it is toxic.
Application of Propspeed?
is a simple two step process beginning with a catalyzed etch primer followed by a silicone based top coat. Propspeed?
is an environmentally safe product and does not contain copper, tin or any other toxic substances which may cause environmental pollution.
Propspeed?
is a solution to a problem which has frustrated owners and captains for years.
giantfan wrote:
.....................It's better to use two people to apply as it is a 3 part system and you have to move quickly.............................................
I also think that pettit came out with their own version. Theirs is 2 part system not 3 like propspeed.
Good luck,
So you have to use all three products, no matter what the surface? I though one was for ferrous metals and the other was for non-ferrous metals? I guess I had that wrong?
According to their website, it is only a 2 part system...........
Propspeed?
prevents marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces below the waterline. Propspeed?
works because it is slick, not because it is toxic.
Application of Propspeed?
is a simple two step process beginning with a catalyzed etch primer followed by a silicone based top coat. Propspeed?
is an environmentally safe product and does not contain copper, tin or any other toxic substances which may cause environmental pollution.
Propspeed?
is a solution to a problem which has frustrated owners and captains for years.
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