The Coppercoat coated rudder after six months shows
excellent protection, but required more frequent scrubbing than a leaching bottom paint.
I’ve been aware of Propspeed (a New Zealand product) for many years having been based in Auckland off and on since 1979. Propspeed, is a foul-release silicone coating famous for preventing marine growth on props and struts has always been produced in New Zealand, with reps in different countries. During the South Pacific cyclone season […]
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With hurricane season ramping up, many of us are going over our rope inventory, making sure we have more than enough lines to secure the boat. Chafe gear fights external friction on our lines, but how do we combat internal heat build-up? Dock lines are particularly susceptible to overheating. If the boat is exposed to short-period chop from the side, the frequency can be high and the force can exceed the 10:1 safe working limit, and even with rain or spray to cool the rope there may be significant weakening due to internal friction.
