Props Antifouling yes or no

[traceyandsteve]

Whilst our boat is out having its engine re-built I have polished the bronze props, rudders. and s/steel shafts. She is a princess 470 with 2 x 430hp volvos. should I anitfoul the gear or not ?? if so whats the best to use... can anyone help all I can find in the archives is about ally props

Thanks

Steve

 

[DavidJ]

Except for maybe the middle bit, it won't stay on anyway so no point
David

 

[longjohnsilver]

I slapped on some good thick gungy axle grease more to prevent anyone deciding to nick the prop. Result of doing this was effective anti foul!

 

[Guest]

after I bought the 388 the whole lot was copper antifouled after reading the survey report they advised to remove it all, the cleaner the props the more bite into the water.

 

[hlb]

Great pity you dont visit here more often. Subject covered at length. only a few weeks ago. Dont put nothing on cos will get wizzed off or if you do still will..

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Haydn

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Apart from any anti-fouling not adhering to the sterngear because its all whizzing round and round, you dont want to do anything to affect the efficiency of the props and shafts by plastering them with a rough coating of anything. The best you can do is to remove all fouling, get any damage to the prop blades repaired and polish them. You might consider putting antifoul on the P bracket though it probably wont stay for long and check the cutless bearing has minimum play whilst you're there.
BTW, whats the news on your engine probs?