mont
Well-Known Member
fwiw,
Bit of a follow on from your 're-prop' question for moving to med.
We did the move in Spring 08 - VP ad41b's and dpa duo's.
My thoughts / experiences for prepping the boat prior would be :-
Leg / sterngear Fouling : As discussed with the much higher temps and sun med fouling / barnacles are pretty aggressive. The standard 'Int Trilux' (general uk version) for sterngear in Med works very poor - discovered though that a 'Med Strength' version is also available in Mallorca ! Alarming rate of fouling initially and had to lift within a few months and then reapplied with the 'med strength' version which now works pretty well.
Hull antifoul : Did a fresh 'awl gold' antifoul just prior to transport out. Very poor results within two months with barnacles starting all over even with regular use at speed. Re-antifouled with 'Titan' (colour black) (as recommended by locals) and results very very satisfactory. Now about to lift end October after 12 months on same application - only small fouling to stern (in direct sun at berth) and very minor small bits at waterline towards stern.
Props / ss trim tabs fouling : No answers really - even with all the wonder paints - apart from get a proper multi angled scaper and pack your mask & snorkel. Generally I do a prop / tt scrape monthly when at anchor - or lift the legs and do the props in the marina. Did the t/t with primer and then Titan in spring which has just fallen off in lumps.
Power : Not felt any really changes apart from the alarming results of rapid fouling (mainly props & tt ). I do think that when your fully over onto white diesel you should see much less smoke and I feel power is un-changed or even improved !
Anodes : Seems for us that it is possible to get a year out of anodes but after six months some of the anodes are getting a little burnt out so regular checking is needed. We have a galv iso / no air con and try to turn shorepower off when absent.
Sun shades : Consider perhaps getting made up some white sun shades / bimini for above and sides - will be probably cheaper and easier to source in UK. Ikea are now doing some large 'garden' sun canopies - bit like lightweight big white sheets with eyelets and tabs - in triangle (bow) and rectangle shapes - recommended. On special at £10 last month due to overstocking for UK 09 heatwave !
So strongly suggest you perhaps consider 'med strength' antifouling prior or on arrival as the critters are waiting for your boat /sterngear as you read this post !
PS - apart from above (now basically resolved) absolutely no regrets on moving
Bit of a follow on from your 're-prop' question for moving to med.
We did the move in Spring 08 - VP ad41b's and dpa duo's.
My thoughts / experiences for prepping the boat prior would be :-
Leg / sterngear Fouling : As discussed with the much higher temps and sun med fouling / barnacles are pretty aggressive. The standard 'Int Trilux' (general uk version) for sterngear in Med works very poor - discovered though that a 'Med Strength' version is also available in Mallorca ! Alarming rate of fouling initially and had to lift within a few months and then reapplied with the 'med strength' version which now works pretty well.
Hull antifoul : Did a fresh 'awl gold' antifoul just prior to transport out. Very poor results within two months with barnacles starting all over even with regular use at speed. Re-antifouled with 'Titan' (colour black) (as recommended by locals) and results very very satisfactory. Now about to lift end October after 12 months on same application - only small fouling to stern (in direct sun at berth) and very minor small bits at waterline towards stern.
Props / ss trim tabs fouling : No answers really - even with all the wonder paints - apart from get a proper multi angled scaper and pack your mask & snorkel. Generally I do a prop / tt scrape monthly when at anchor - or lift the legs and do the props in the marina. Did the t/t with primer and then Titan in spring which has just fallen off in lumps.
Power : Not felt any really changes apart from the alarming results of rapid fouling (mainly props & tt ). I do think that when your fully over onto white diesel you should see much less smoke and I feel power is un-changed or even improved !
Anodes : Seems for us that it is possible to get a year out of anodes but after six months some of the anodes are getting a little burnt out so regular checking is needed. We have a galv iso / no air con and try to turn shorepower off when absent.
Sun shades : Consider perhaps getting made up some white sun shades / bimini for above and sides - will be probably cheaper and easier to source in UK. Ikea are now doing some large 'garden' sun canopies - bit like lightweight big white sheets with eyelets and tabs - in triangle (bow) and rectangle shapes - recommended. On special at £10 last month due to overstocking for UK 09 heatwave !
So strongly suggest you perhaps consider 'med strength' antifouling prior or on arrival as the critters are waiting for your boat /sterngear as you read this post !
PS - apart from above (now basically resolved) absolutely no regrets on moving
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