I used the Petit prop paint on my Max Prop last year and when we hauled it was pretty clean; little weed and no barnacles. I still have half a can so I will be applying it again this year.
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Mar 23, 2014, at 10:41, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: > > I'll split a can with you, Bob. We'll discuss the performance bond. > > Rich > >> On Mar 23, 2014, at 11:16, Robert Abbott <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: >> >> Bob's 'personal performance guarantee' goes like this...."if it doesn't work >> for you, try something else". >> >> I am willing to bet this stuff is no different than any regular anti fouling >> bottom paint......they just suck us in by putting it in an aresol spray can. >> >> So who is going to be the first to paint their prop and SS shaft with >> antifouling paint and report back in the Fall? >> >> Rob Abbott >> AZURA >> C&C 32 - 84 >> Halifax, N.S. >> >>> On 2014/03/22 9:11 PM, Rich Knowles wrote: >>> It is gold! I was at work today and looked at the stuff when I saw Bob's >>> note. A small can is $20, likely enough to do a prop and shaft and a >>> transducer or two. Each can we sell is personally autographed by Bob Abbott >>> and comes with his personal performance guarantee. I'm not sure what he >>> does if it doesn't work... >>> >>> Rich >>> >>>> On Mar 22, 2014, at 19:36, Graham Collins <cnclistforw...@hotmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Are you sure it was the paint? I thought you also distracted Rich when he >>>> was doing his "re-direct the mussels" dance on the end of the wharf, word >>>> is that you gave him enough rum that the mussels ended up in Grand Lake >>>> infesting the Tanzer 22 fleet there... >>>> >>>> But seriously, how do you move a "6 ox." can, do you need a trailer? :-) >>>> >>>> I have a new transducer to install, I will have to investigate this stuff. >>>> I'm sure the Binnacle has it priced as if it is gold... >>>> >>>> Graham Collins >>>> Secret Plans >>>> C&C 35-III #11 >>>> >>>>> On 2014-03-22 4:36 PM, Robert Abbott wrote: >>>>> This time last year, I was considering painting my prop and SS shaft >>>>> with my bottom anti-fouling paint, Micron 66, to try to minimize mussel >>>>> growth. >>>>> >>>>> Instead, I used a product I found at the Binnacle called "Aquagard >>>>> Transducer Paint"....a 6 ox. spay can.....label says it is good for nylon >>>>> and bronze transducers.....apply 2 coats. >>>>> >>>>> On haulout last Fall, the prop and SS shaft was clean....a few barnacles >>>>> on the prop but no mussels......and there was no sign of the 'spray >>>>> paint' .....you could not tell that the prop and shaft were painted. >>>>> >>>>> Will put 2 coats on again in a few weeks.....will clean the prop this >>>>> time with a solvent before applying. The can doesn't say what is in the >>>>> product except 4 solvents all ending in 'lene".... toulene, etc. >>>>> >>>>> Rob Abbott >>>>> AZURA >>>>> C&C 32 - 84 >>>>> Halifax, N.S. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
