Propeller Preparation

Last year's "Prop Shield" paint used for the propeller was, in my opinion, very poor and we had a huge amount of growth on the propeller when hauling out in Trinidad. In Fact, I believe that covering the propeller with grease as I did for many years, was better than Prop Shield. 

In any case today we applied the NZ product "Prop Speed" (TTD 2.950/€ 360 for a half litre - ugh) and it is very foul smelling, so we hope the marine growth will also dislike it. Time will tell and watch this space for news.

The propeller after almost a year in the water and the use of "Prop Shield" and sailing about 5.000 Nm. We have never seen such a covered Propeller.

 Chris applying the "Prop Speed" and we hope this will be better.