Diver who cleaned the hull of my CC says I need to change out the zinc and
replace the prop. The prop had buildup and while clean now has the residue
that will enhance further growth. The since is just normal wear and need
replacing.
Anyone have any idea where to find both the prop and
Dan, you can get the Zinc get any chandlery. You need to know the shaft
size. Wildcats would be three-quarter inch. The prop just needs to be
cleaned well. There is no reason to spend hundreds of dollars on A new one
On Wednesday, December 24, 2014, Dan via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com
wrote:
Lots of prop choices. Are you looking for a like for like replacement or
are you using this as an opportunity to upgrade? I recommend an upgrade to
a 3 blade feathering/folding prop.
The zinc can be found anywhere. West Marine, Defender, etc. You need to
know the shaft diameter.
Why not just remove the prop and buff it clean? As long as the zinc is not
eaten away from the bronze – the prop will be pinkish -- it should be fine.
Jack Brennan
Former CC 25
Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30
Tierra Verde, Fl.
From: Dan via CnC-List
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 10:17 AM
To:
My zincs are spherical with a 7/8" hole. Yours may have a different shaft size so check.They are available at any chandlery.If you have to replace the prop, this might be the time to upgrade to a folder. I recently replaced mine with a 2 blade Flexofold. Better speed under sail in light air,
VC 17 is the local favorite on the lake I sail on. I've noticed its
effectiveness is dwindling year to year now as the lake becomes more an more a
haven to growing blue green algea and now zebra muscles. Luckily the muscles
haven't found my boat yet.
Twice to 3 times per season I swim the hull
If a diver is telling you to replace a prop which just has some build-up on it,
replace the diver. Like this letter says, take it off and buff it out. I use
emery cloth or sandpaper. Unless it is corroded to the point of falling apart,
it can be cleaned forever.
Gary
- Original Message
Eric
OD is 2 inches.
Joel
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote:
Eric,
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