Keel worm fouling

[Irish Rover]

I launched my boat in Preveza in early April. The hull was clean but I did not get it anti fouled because of the cost there compared to getting it done back home in Turkey. I've used the boat almost every day since we got back and I'm pretty sure it has not sat for more than 2 days at a time without being used. I was surprised at the level of fouling when I lifted it today - I'm told these are Keel worms and they were everywhere including the props and the sonar transducer. There were a few tiny barnacles as well. I was also surprised at the level of erosion of the anodes which were fitted new in April.

 

[lpdsn]

How much did you save?

PS I'd be more concerned if the anodes were as good as new.

 

[Irish Rover]

How much did you save?
PS I'd be more concerned if the anodes were as good as new.

I truth I didn't save a lot even though the cost of anti-fouling in Turkey is working out less than half what I was quoted in Preveza because I have the cost of the lift and pressure wash to add. However I decided at the time it made sense to use the boat for a few months and then lift and paint as there might be additional bits to be done out of the water by then. As it happens I've been lucky and nothing else has cropped up. I suppose I've added 3 months to my AF life span which is important as I use the boat 12 months.
I agree about the anodes but it still seems excessive - I'm not concerned however as the anodes are around €8 each and easy to change in the water.

 

[Tranona]

Assume the anodes are on the end of the props. If so the erosion looks pretty normal and indicates s useful life of about a season. I would be wary of 8 euro anodes. There is more to composition of anodes than zinc and perhaps using known high grade ones like MG Duff could lead to longer life while still protecting your props.

 

[Irish Rover]

The keel worms are are industrious little buggers the way they almost cover the hull in a short time. Would they be dangerous on a wooden hull? I wonder is it the worms that were attracting the mullet who were constantly feeding on my hull at night.