[Public-List] Foul Prop

[Mike Lehman]

Did you paint the prop? Even if you did the paint does not last long - I 
have had a similar experience this year...the water has been very warm and 
good for growth.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Chris Martin
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 11:43 AM
To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
Subject: [Public-List] Foul Prop

Hello All

Quick question for anyone on the Chesapeake. Last time on the boat, ~3 weeks 
ago, the diesel was working hard yet my top speed was not quite 3. No issues 
under sail, at least I was going faster than 3! This lack of power really 
made docking tough, reverse was almost non-existant.

I checked for bad fuel and looked at the filters hoping for some simple. 
Fuel was fine. I took a swim the other day and found the prop so fouled it 
was hard to feel metal. Wow, it's hard to believe the growth was so bad so 
quickly; fresh bottom and paint this spring. I usually only motor to the 
channel and maybe for up to 30 min if the wind is dead. Also, I try to get 
out every other weekend so I use the boat if not a lot. Prior to ~3 weeks 
ago I didnt notice a problem but I guess it just wasnt quite as bad yet.

Anyone else have similar growth this year? I'll have to read up and see what 
I can do to hopefully limit this in the future.

Thanks

Chris
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