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Propspeed

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Created by Wavesong > 9 months ago, 12 May 2020
Wavesong
QLD, 145 posts
12 May 2020 6:36PM
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Who uses it?
Is it worth it?
What can I expect to pay for shaft and prop on a Mottle 33?

Thanks

Ilenart
WA, 250 posts
12 May 2020 4:39PM
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me, yep, from memory about $250 for a UFO 34 a couple of years ago

Lazzz
NSW, 885 posts
12 May 2020 7:07PM
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I used "Pellerclean" last haul out - looks the same as propspeed & you do it yourself.

Haven't hauled out to have a look how it went yet.

Also found this:
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Sailing/General/Any-one-used-Seajet-Pellerclean?page=1

Toph
WA, 1839 posts
12 May 2020 6:40PM
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I use it..
I think it's worth it. I think you need something.
Not sure what it's worth. A few 100 I think.

TKNick
NSW, 123 posts
12 May 2020 9:10PM
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I get 2 years from Propspeed but it is expensive. A cheaper and equally good option is PropOne produced by Greencorp Marine in Sydney $160 for a 250 ml kit. The reviews I have read about it are good. It used to be called Prop Gold. Picking some up next week.

Ilenart
WA, 250 posts
12 May 2020 7:37PM
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Note that the $250 I quoted was for a contractor to carry out, including preparation & application. You need to remove all previous paint / propspeed and get back to a shiny prop and shaft.

Ilenart

Jode5
QLD, 853 posts
12 May 2020 9:37PM
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I use it and have not found anything better. It does need the boat to be used regularly to prevent the growth from growing into the propspeed. Giving the prop a spin at the birth once a week is all it needs.i generally get 18 months, but with a couple of washers you get 2 years.

Wavesong
QLD, 145 posts
13 May 2020 3:08AM
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Thanks for all your comments.
Propspeed it is then

Wavesong
QLD, 145 posts
13 May 2020 10:38AM
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$220...will have it done while I'm on the hard today swapping the old stuffing box with dripless seal.




#lovemyboat

SandS
VIC, 5904 posts
13 May 2020 7:45PM
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yes propspeed is good stuff , if prepared and applied well . still needs to be spun regularly ...

gonadman
NSW, 29 posts
13 May 2020 8:07PM
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SandS said..
yes propspeed is good stuff , if prepared and applied well . still needs to be spun regularly ...


Agreed. All true.



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