Zinc coating on a Max Prop

[dchipley]

Does anyone spray the zinc coating used on the prop shaft on their Max Prop? Is there another coating that is better as the bio-growth affects its movement?

 

[kappykaplan]

I use Barnacle Barrier on my Max Prop.

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

me too

 

[Rjm st.petersburg]

PYI is now selling this, Crystal Prop. I would be interested in knowing if anyone has given this a try.

PYI Inc. | Crystal Prop

Crystal Prop by Coverplast is unlike any antifouling paint in that, it is a self-cleaning, biocide-free, non-exfoliating, long-lasting paint. Designed specifically for use on Propellers, Shafts, Struts, SailDrives, Outdrives and other metallic underwater gear.

pyiinc.com

 

[dlochner]

Depends on how much you motor. We used the zinc spray on our Maxprop and it worked well for a while, but after 5,000 miles of sailing and motoring, it was long gone.

 

[fstbttms]

Nothing is better than Propspeed

 

[Rjm st.petersburg]

PYI is now selling Crystal Prop. I haven't tried it, but probably will give it a shot on my next haul out.

PYI Inc. | Crystal Prop

Crystal Prop by Coverplast is unlike any antifouling paint in that, it is a self-cleaning, biocide-free, non-exfoliating, long-lasting paint. Designed specifically for use on Propellers, Shafts, Struts, SailDrives, Outdrives and other metallic underwater gear.

pyiinc.com

 

[jviss]

I was thinking of trying this: Pettit Zinc Coat Barnacle Barrier.

 

[kappykaplan]

Pettit Zinc Coat Barnacle Barrier.

This is what I use. Works very well.

 

[dchipley]

Thank-you for that info