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Coppercoat sea trial; Propspeed proves its mettle, once again.

John and Amanda Neal

Published: March 27, 2020

r2 Coppercoat season end — The Coppercoat coated rudder after six months shows excellent protection, but required more frequent scrubbing than a leaching bottom paint.

John and Amanda Neal

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