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Created by Serb1980 > 9 months ago, 17 Sep 2022
Serb1980
388 posts
17 Sep 2022 6:43PM
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Tigers,

Let me know how you went with this. A friend of friend applied this product on his prop and after 18 months prop still sexy. What a money saver!
hope it works for all of you. Bloody 300 bucks for prop speed..
www.biasboating.com.au/Nano_Extract_Propeller_and_Drive_Sealer_p/1447.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjw4JWZBhApEiwAtJUN0IrXfdpO7IsbxcTWvYBJbo1Kz3Flls1_Q_QdsHMNVUwpZlu62fQYjRoCgH8QAvD_BwE

BeamReach
SA, 167 posts
17 Sep 2022 9:01PM
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Thanks Serb, that's good to know and real money saver for you guys on the East Coast. You guys are certainly charged more for basic Shipwright services.
I'm in Adelaide and the last time I paid for prop speed was $100, product and application.

Cheers

troubadour
NSW, 334 posts
18 Sep 2022 9:12AM
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Serb1980 said..
Tigers,

Let me know how you went with this. A friend of friend applied this product on his prop and after 18 months prop still sexy. What a money saver!
hope it works for all of you. Bloody 300 bucks for prop speed..
www.biasboating.com.au/Nano_Extract_Propeller_and_Drive_Sealer_p/1447.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjw4JWZBhApEiwAtJUN0IrXfdpO7IsbxcTWvYBJbo1Kz3Flls1_Q_QdsHMNVUwpZlu62fQYjRoCgH8QAvD_BwE


Fantastic if it works. Big difference in price between propspeed

Toph
WA, 1871 posts
18 Sep 2022 11:50AM
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Maybe I'm part of the problem, but I'm skeptical. Too often it's cost me more in the long run by going cheap. Serb, i'll be keen to hear your personal experience with it

2bish
TAS, 822 posts
18 Sep 2022 6:37PM
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Sorry Serb, that stuff was absolutely rubbish for me, it didn't last more than a month or two. PropSpeed is king, I just hauled out and it's still great after 12months. I expect I'll easily get another 12 months or more.

wongaga
VIC, 653 posts
18 Sep 2022 7:43PM
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If it's really that good, you'd have wonder why Propspeed is still in business. Hard to believe boat owners en masse could be so dumb.

Jolene
WA, 1620 posts
18 Sep 2022 5:56PM
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Probably worth trying on an outboard leg and prop if it's going to be in the water for a few weeks

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
18 Sep 2022 9:07PM
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ABC 3
Prop Speed

Light pressure wash and very light scrape to get shell of (I didnt touch the boots as didnt want to damage them)
After 8 months in water i was very happy with how good it looked.
The surveyer and new owner were both happy aswell.



Last photo as boat was getting lift out, before wash down.

IMHO, You get what you pay for.

BeamReach
SA, 167 posts
18 Sep 2022 8:59PM
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ABC 3
Prop Speed

Light pressure wash and very light scrape to get shell of (I didnt touch the boots as didnt want to damage them)
After 8 months in water i was very happy with how good it looked.
The surveyer and new owner were both happy aswell.



Last photo as boat was getting lift out, before wash down.

IMHO, You get what you pay for.




The last photo shows after haul out, with the comment after 8 months in the water.

Do you use Propspeed as an antifoul on your twin hulls?

Serb1980
388 posts
18 Sep 2022 10:42PM
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BeamReach said..
Thanks Serb, that's good to know and real money saver for you guys on the East Coast. You guys are certainly charged more for basic Shipwright services.
I'm in Adelaide and the last time I paid for prop speed was $100, product and application.

Cheers


But how you managed to get it done for 100 bucks?

Serb1980
388 posts
18 Sep 2022 11:00PM
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2bish said..
Sorry Serb, that stuff was absolutely rubbish for me, it didn't last more than a month or two. PropSpeed is king, I just hauled out and it's still great after 12months. I expect I'll easily get another 12 months or more.


****.., well good to know that we are all keep trying . My prop is still nice and yellow but it has a small barnacle on it. I am planing to remove the barnacle off and maybe spray some clear on it or even this failure which I have proposed. I would be a very happy man if I could make it two years out of antifouling and prop speed but yearly it just too much when you add rego, mooring fees etc. expenses never stop on the boat.
I am planing to apply International micron extra 2 (4 good Coates) let's hope it will last two years. I realised that many of you are using Altex 5 and I am wondering if Gladesville Bridge Marina has some sort of cheap version of it because it is clear that my rudder and my boat on the sunny (port) sides are all white after 9 months.

saltiest1
NSW, 2560 posts
19 Sep 2022 6:03AM
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I only pay $100 for Propspeed too but do the prep work myself. Just hit up the shipwrights at the yard and see what they'll charge. Almost 18 months for me and still going well.

BeamReach
SA, 167 posts
19 Sep 2022 9:46AM
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Serb1980 said..

BeamReach said..
Thanks Serb, that's good to know and real money saver for you guys on the East Coast. You guys are certainly charged more for basic Shipwright services.
I'm in Adelaide and the last time I paid for prop speed was $100, product and application.

Cheers



But how you managed to get it done for 100 bucks?


I do the prep work and the shipwright at the club applys it.. I would say its gone up from last time, like everything at the moment.

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
19 Sep 2022 12:30PM
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BeamReach said..

Craig66 said..









ABC 3
Prop Speed

Light pressure wash and very light scrape to get shell of (I didnt touch the boots as didnt want to damage them)
After 8 months in water i was very happy with how good it looked.
The surveyer and new owner were both happy aswell.



Last photo as boat was getting lift out, before wash down.

IMHO, You get what you pay for.





The last photo shows after haul out, with the comment after 8 months in the water.

Do you use Propspeed as an antifoul on your twin hulls?


ABC3 Anti Foul -



julesmoto
NSW, 1569 posts
19 Sep 2022 1:00PM
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Craig66 said..









ABC 3
Prop Speed

Light pressure wash and very light scrape to get shell of (I didnt touch the boots as didnt want to damage them)
After 8 months in water i was very happy with how good it looked.
The surveyer and new owner were both happy aswell.



Last photo as boat was getting lift out, before wash down.

IMHO, You get what you pay for.



So you have sold your Nautitech that you had on lake Mac? Any plans for a new boat?

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
19 Sep 2022 2:06PM
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Yes sold at Airlie at the end of my 4 month trip up north.

The plan is ill think about getting a cat when i can retire and be full time liveaboart, but not set in concrete

Lazzz
NSW, 902 posts
19 Sep 2022 7:04PM
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I am trying this stuff this time - no need to pay someone to apply it!!
www.greencorpmarine.com/product/propone-kit-prop-wash/

Last time I used something similar, can't remember the name, & the prop was still in excellent condition after 2 years.
I hope I get the same milage this time.



I went with Altex5 again because the hull was in pretty good shape after 2 years with no maintenance whatsoever - been too cold!!

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
19 Sep 2022 7:41PM
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Lazzz said..
I am trying this stuff this time - no need to pay someone to apply it!!
www.greencorpmarine.com/product/propone-kit-prop-wash/

Last time I used something similar, can't remember the name, & the prop was still in excellent condition after 2 years.
I hope I get the same milage this time.



I went with Altex5 again because the hull was in pretty good shape after 2 years with no maintenance whatsoever - been too cold!!






Thirsty work mate

woko
NSW, 1755 posts
19 Sep 2022 8:09PM
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Craig66 said..

Lazzz said..
I am trying this stuff this time - no need to pay someone to apply it!!
www.greencorpmarine.com/product/propone-kit-prop-wash/

Last time I used something similar, can't remember the name, & the prop was still in excellent condition after 2 years.
I hope I get the same milage this time.



I went with Altex5 again because the hull was in pretty good shape after 2 years with no maintenance whatsoever - been too cold!!







Thirsty work mate


The hidden secret to a good antifoul job

Lazzz
NSW, 902 posts
19 Sep 2022 8:19PM
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Craig66 said..






Thirsty work mate


Ahhhh ...............................didn't notice that!!

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
19 Sep 2022 9:34PM
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Craig66 said..







Thirsty work mate



Ahhhh ...............................didn't notice that!!


Thats because you were blind

Jolene
WA, 1620 posts
19 Sep 2022 7:58PM
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Yeah, and I bet the prop paint tastes like Margaret River region craft beer

Serb1980
388 posts
20 Sep 2022 7:17AM
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Lazzz said..
I am trying this stuff this time - no need to pay someone to apply it!!
www.greencorpmarine.com/product/propone-kit-prop-wash/

Last time I used something similar, can't remember the name, & the prop was still in excellent condition after 2 years.
I hope I get the same milage this time.



I went with Altex5 again because the hull was in pretty good shape after 2 years with no maintenance whatsoever - been too cold!!





Thanks buddy for you tip. I got the kit. It will be more than enough for my prop, so planing to remove the zink anode from the shaft and apply it all over there shaft and the prop (prop is only 11x10.5 3 blades) and put a new anode as soon is dry. does this sounds ok?

cisco
QLD, 12361 posts
20 Sep 2022 9:59AM
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If you insulate the anode from the shaft with paint there will be no point having the anode on the shaft. Anodes need an electrical connection to be effective. Basic.

Serb1980
388 posts
20 Sep 2022 8:51AM
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If you insulate the anode from the shaft with paint there will be no point having the anode on the shaft. Anodes need an electrical connection to be effective. Basic.


Of course, will leave the space for a new anode while painting the shaft. Thanks.

Jode5
QLD, 853 posts
20 Sep 2022 10:55AM
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Serb1980 said..

Lazzz said..
I am trying this stuff this time - no need to pay someone to apply it!!
www.greencorpmarine.com/product/propone-kit-prop-wash/

Last time I used something similar, can't remember the name, & the prop was still in excellent condition after 2 years.
I hope I get the same milage this time.



I went with Altex5 again because the hull was in pretty good shape after 2 years with no maintenance whatsoever - been too cold!!






Thanks buddy for you tip. I got the kit. It will be more than enough for my prop, so planing to remove the zink anode from the shaft and apply it all over there shaft and the prop (prop is only 11x10.5 3 blades) and put a new anode as soon is dry. does this sounds ok?


Paint under an anode or over an anode is one of the biggest No No's on a boat.

UncleBob
NSW, 1299 posts
20 Sep 2022 3:20PM
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Serb1980 said..

cisco said..
If you insulate the anode from the shaft with paint there will be no point having the anode on the shaft. Anodes need an electrical connection to be effective. Basic.



Of course, will leave the space for a new anode while painting the shaft. Thanks.


Mate, tape up the shaft where you intend to put the anode, paint, remove tape when dry and install anode.

r13
NSW, 1712 posts
20 Sep 2022 10:30PM
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Serb1980 said..

Lazzz said..
I am trying this stuff this time - no need to pay someone to apply it!!
www.greencorpmarine.com/product/propone-kit-prop-wash/

Last time I used something similar, can't remember the name, & the prop was still in excellent condition after 2 years.
I hope I get the same milage this time.



I went with Altex5 again because the hull was in pretty good shape after 2 years with no maintenance whatsoever - been too cold!!






Thanks buddy for you tip. I got the kit. It will be more than enough for my prop, so planing to remove the zink anode from the shaft and apply it all over there shaft and the prop (prop is only 11x10.5 3 blades) and put a new anode as soon is dry. does this sounds ok?


Thanks Lazzz and Serb never heard of PropOne but it looks good - Serb please let us know your experiences with it as I will be slipping early-mid next year and plan to use this.

SailPlan
NSW, 37 posts
21 Sep 2022 3:14PM
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I have used both, and there really isn't a comparison... PropOne barely lasted to the next lift out. Prop Speed lasts amazingly well - hence the price premium?

Serb1980
388 posts
28 Sep 2022 6:53PM
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Serb1980 said..


Lazzz said..
I am trying this stuff this time - no need to pay someone to apply it!!
www.greencorpmarine.com/product/propone-kit-prop-wash/

Last time I used something similar, can't remember the name, & the prop was still in excellent condition after 2 years.
I hope I get the same milage this time.



I went with Altex5 again because the hull was in pretty good shape after 2 years with no maintenance whatsoever - been too cold!!







Thanks buddy for you tip. I got the kit. It will be more than enough for my prop, so planing to remove the zink anode from the shaft and apply it all over there shaft and the prop (prop is only 11x10.5 3 blades) and put a new anode as soon is dry. does this sounds ok?



Thanks Lazzz and Serb never heard of PropOne but it looks good - Serb please let us know your experiences with it as I will be slipping early-mid next year and plan to use this.


Will do



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