Shotley Sharing - Hull Cleaner

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I am seriously considering not antifouling this year, I have more than plenty still on, and whilst it may not have any copper (or whatever it is thats in it) left to leach out, I am tempted to buy one of these hull cleaning devices. I saw the thread on coke bottles and plastic garden netting etc, but this looks a bit more effective. The only problem is the price which at £200 plus, seems very expensive for what it is. I would probably use it say 3 or 4 times a season. but what if 4 or 5 of us in Shotley were to buy one between us, stored in a locker on a central boat? any mileage in that?

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A great plan David, but I have just left Shotley. Let us know if you go ahead and how well it works !

Alan
 
3 of us at Levington have done that.We bought ours with the discount from Foxs.2 have Coppercoat and use the harder sponge.I have soft antifoul and use the softer sponge.We have all used it several times and think it is worth the money.After one season there is still plenty of life in the sponges.Be careful not to get it stuck between the propshaft and P bracket if you have a traditional shaft.
 
MoodySabre said:
I don't usually feel that a dirty bottom is an issue but I'd be happy to go it try. If I could make an anode last more than one season then saving a lift out would more than pay for it. Could I fit two shaft anodes?
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Thats the only thing that would worry me, but i would probably lift out anyway over the winter, just not antifoul.
 
I always distrust this type of kit as it seems too good to be true - and things which seem too good to be true often are...

Having said that - if there's a quorum - I'd be in for a quarter share at £50 - worth a try at that price - nothing ventured etc!
 
MoodySabre said:
I don't usually feel that a dirty bottom is an issue but I'd be happy to go it try. If I could make an anode last more than one season then saving a lift out would more than pay for it. Could I fit two shaft anodes?
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I always fit two shaft anodes - or to be more accurate - have two anodes on the shaft... Generally I change one every season... Very glad I had them last year when the shaft dropped out of the engine coupling, anodes close to the P bracket stop your shaft and prop going to the bottom....
 
Save your money and get a twelve-fifteen foot length of gas pipe with a threaded end ( ideally galvanised ) cost about £6.00 fill the last five feet with kiln dried sand (£2.50/ 25 kilo bag ) bend filled end on suitable bollard, ball hitch, tractor etc. to about 70 degree angle and screw a cheap hard bristle plastic broom head on the end, lock with a self tapping STAINLESS screw. £1.50 is the pair. Hey presto, £10.00 or less and you have a Brightlingsea hull scrubber. We made one six years ago and it lives outdoors on a harbour launch till one of the half dozen boat owners who use it decide to scrub off. In the summer racing season it is used about four times a week by various crews. Will need a new brush head this year as the bristles are not UV resistant. Works best on pontoons as there is ample leverage to push up onto hull but adventurous souls use it with a fender attached from their dinghies. Give it a go, well worth the price of three pints....
 
GrumpyOldGit said:
Save your money and get a twelve-fifteen foot length of gas pipe with a threaded end ( ideally galvanised ) cost about £6.00 fill the last five feet with kiln dried sand (£2.50/ 25 kilo bag ) bend filled end on suitable bollard, ball hitch, tractor etc. to about 70 degree angle and screw a cheap hard bristle plastic broom head on the end, lock with a self tapping STAINLESS screw. £1.50 is the pair. Hey presto, £10.00 or less and you have a Brightlingsea hull scrubber. We made one six years ago and it lives outdoors on a harbour launch till one of the half dozen boat owners who use it decide to scrub off. In the summer racing season it is used about four times a week by various crews. Will need a new brush head this year as the bristles are not UV resistant. Works best on pontoons as there is ample leverage to push up onto hull but adventurous souls use it with a fender attached from their dinghies. Give it a go, well worth the price of three pints....
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It might be fine for you rough lot down in Brightlingsea, but it seems a little too agricultural for us refined types in Shotley. Thanks anyway.
 
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