Would appreciate some suggestions on methods of antifouling for our J prop. To-date we have just polished and covered with grease, with moderate success. Does anybody have a more efficient method?

By michael Pearce on Saturday, December 09, 2000 - 04:26 pm:

I note you have a J Prop on HR36 - I am thinking of fitting either J prop or Maxprop to my HR36.

What size do you have or recommend?
What improvements have you found over fixed 3 blade prop?
Any problems experienced? eg fouling or jamming etc
I look forward to some info
Regards
Michael Pearce

By Anonymous on Tuesday, January 09, 2001 - 09:22 pm:

We don't seem to be getting very far with this particular question...
I have used International VC10 Prop-O-Drev (comes in spray cans) on the 3 bladed Volvo folding prop, now fitted since 2 seasons on an HR29 (where we have saildrives).
No fouling or jamming problems.
But the antifouling just comes off, despite several undercoats and several coats sprayed on.

Am looking forward to any nuggets of wisdom from the bigger brothers in HR 36s

Best wishes
Marco Thyssen

By Alan Butcher on Sunday, January 14, 2001 - 10:04 am:

Reasons for choosing J Prop on HR36.

Not very scientific I'm afraid - recommended by HR, Sweden. To-date no complaints and very pleased with performance.

Re antifouling of J Prop.

I have answered my own question and for anyone who is interested I located a company, Darglow Engineering Ltd, at the London Boat Show. They have just brought onto the market anti fouling kits for maxprops and other propellers made in aluminum bronze alloys. For those interested their website is www.darglow.co.uk