Barnacles

[Brian Hickson]

Thanks for the suggestions on removing barnacles. Just by coincidence, I was browsing in the local library this morning and came across "Why Didn't I Think of That [1198 tips from 222 sailors]".
One tip for preventing barnacle growth is to smear anhydrous lanolin on the shaft and prop. This is a very low cost and easy solution if it works. Has anyone tried this?

[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Brian,

I spent the day at the yard getting Hanalei ready to go in next Friday. While there, I decided to try the Stove Black that someone else had suggested. The yard manager and another skipper walked by a little while after I had applied it and the conversation went something like this: "Hey, I bet you haven't tried this before? Answer "What do you mean?" "To keep barnacles from growing on the prop I applied Stove Black to it! It should work, I never had any barnacles grow on the pot belly stove in the shed!" Other Skipper: "Why don't ya try shoe polish, I've never had barnacles grow on my shoes either!"

Ah, who knows, if it works and doesn't hurt anything, I'd go for it. The lanolin sounds like a good idea, if nothing else, you will have hands as smooth and soft as a babies butt!!!!

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei

[jerry cureton]

Last summer my boat satand sat in the Chesapeake. The prop was covered with barnacles. I read in Chesapeake Bay magazine recently that they recommend polishing the prop, using an Interlux wash, and painting it wiht Tri-Lux. I will try it this year and report back at the end of the season.

Thanks for the suggestions on removing barnacles. Just by coincidence, I was browsing in the local library this morning and came across "Why Didn't I Think of That [1198 tips from 222 sailors]".
One tip for preventing barnacle growth is to smear anhydrous lanolin on the shaft and prop. This is a very low cost and easy solution if it works. Has anyone tried this?

jcureton@home.com

[Joe]

Go to an outboard shop and ask what they recommend for outboard propellers. Use the same on your own prop (bronze?) and it will work. I've forgotten the name of the stuff, but it sprays on and kis quite cheap.

[Brian King]

A number of years ago in Cruising World there was a photo of a prop that the owner claimed had been smeared with STP additive. There was nothing on the prop after a season in salt water. The theory was that the slippery surface was difficult for barnacles to cling to.

Anyhdrous lanolin would also be a good choice as it is very water resistent and lasts a long time...it is also used as a barrier for electolosis..prevent turnbuckles from corrosion...battery terminal corrosion etc.. because of it's impervious nature to water.

Get anyhydrous lanolin from any drug store.



bf.king@home.com

[Jack Schuhmacher]

Thanks for the suggestions on removing barnacles. Just by coincidence, I was browsing in the local library this morning and came across "Why Didn't I Think of That [1198 tips from 222 sailors]".
One tip for preventing barnacle growth is to smear anhydrous lanolin on the shaft and prop. This is a very low cost and easy solution if it works. Has anyone tried this?

I always wondered if you could have a prop copper plated.
Jack



jschuh@wt.net

[jerry cureton]

Last summer my boat satand sat in the Chesapeake. The prop was covered with barnacles. I read in Chesapeake Bay magazine recently that they recommend polishing the prop, using an Interlux wash, and painting it wiht Tri-Lux. I will try it this year and report back at

I hav re-checked and re-thought my barnacle solution for props. I have decided to only polish the prop. Interlux publishes a manual on what dto do . IT involves many steps. my prop is expensive. I do not want to risk galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar metals in the paint. So... I have decided not to do anything with paint. Just clean and sand it.


the end of the season.

Thanks for the suggestions on removing barnacles. Just by coincidence, I was browsing in the local library this morning and came across "Why Didn't I Think of That [1198 tips from 222 sailors]".
One tip for preventing barnacle growth is to smear anhydrous lanolin on the shaft and prop. This is a very low cost and easy solution if it works. Has anyone tried this?

jcureton@home.com