http://www.prop-shield.com  - and we have no connection at all with the manufacturers!

Gilliane

Miss Fidget, Super Seal 26, no. 69

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Gilliane - good recommendation.

Do you paint it on?

Stephen Godber
235/51 "Exodus"

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http://www.prop-shield.com/method%20B.htm  shows the application with pictures. The Prop-Shield is pink in colour (though becomes colourless over a period of time in use), which makes it easy to see where you've put it on, but it's a good idea to keep it off your clothes, as I think the colour would be quite hard to get off!

Gilliane


Miss Fidget, Super Seal 26, no. 69

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Thanks Gilliane - very helpful.

I'm never sure whether its best to lift the engine or not...

Lifting the engine on my 235 leaves half the prop and the skeg submerged but means the anode is out of the water and therefore not protecting the bit left submerged. It also means the salt dries and solidifies on the shaft and upper prop.

Conversely, leaving it submerged leaves the salt 'in solution' and ensures the anode is working, but then the prop fouls and gets covered in weed and barnacles.

Looks like Prop-shield is the answer for next year - and saves lifting the engine each time. Thanks!

Stephen Godber
235/51 "Exodus"

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