I applied Velox to shafts, props and rudders a year ago (salt water in Florida). Very little operation - unfortunately. The diver says its OK so far.
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Re: Running Gear Pettit "Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier" #1792 Protects Underwater Metal
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10-17-2018 04:58 PM #12Senior Member
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Re: Running Gear Pettit "Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier" #1792 Protects Underwater Metal
Any further reports on Prop Coat? I am considering this since I neglected to treat my running gear when I did the bottom this spring. Here in brackish water on the Ortega River there is little growth and no barnacles, but we are heading south soon and I have been told that this or something similar is a necessity in South Florida.
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10-17-2018 07:45 PM #13
Re: Running Gear Pettit "Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier" #1792 Protects Underwater Metal
Just used the new glidecoat prop optimizer. It went on easy and beautifully smooth. A week later we moved the boat to a lift slip so I'm guessing it will last forever.
That's the story of my life. Nothing goes as planned.Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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Re: Running Gear Pettit "Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier" #1792 Protects Underwater Metal
Used it once, yard reported that it was a b#$*h to get off when I had my next bottom job. Not sure if it helped.
GeorgeFlorida
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10-18-2018 10:59 AM #15
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10-18-2018 11:35 AM #16
Re: Running Gear Pettit "Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier" #1792 Protects Underwater Metal
I will say the props look great a month after launch.
Then again the coating keeps them shiny and doesn't show waterspots.Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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Re: Running Gear Pettit "Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier" #1792 Protects Underwater Metal
Velox applied to shafts and props 2 1/2 years ago - very little running. Diver this week said running gear was "fair".