[Public-List] Propeller Maintenance

[Gordon Laco]

Hello John, 

No, paint will not stay on, and will not protect your propellor.  You need to affix a zinc anode to the shaft (or the rudder or deadwood as near to the prop as you can manage).  That is the only effective protection.

Any marine store will have a collection of zincs in tear drop or shaft mount configurations… They’re cheap and effective

Gordon Laco
426 Surprise
www.gordonlaco.com




> On Nov 10, 2020, at 9:03 AM, John Irving via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> I replaced my propeller about 5 years ago when my boat was in fresh water with a bronze one I got from Australia.  Last year I moved my A30 to the ocean.  It’s pitted as you can see from this picture.  Should I paint it with anti fouling paint?  Should I prime it first?
> John Irving
> Scotch Bonnet
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