Barnacles

[Brian Hickson]

Before launching this year I applied a generous amount of anhydrous lanolin to the propeller and shaft to discourage barnacle growth. I'm happy to report that there was nary a barnacle to be seen this Fall. Apparently, this stuff works very good. Once again, about $15 at your local CVS [may have to be ordered] for a lifetime supply.

[Neil Gordon]

>>Before launching this year I applied a generous amount of anhydrous lanolin to the propeller and shaft to discourage barnacle growth. I'm happy to report that there was nary a barnacle to be seen this Fall.<<

I did about as well by polishing the prop before launch last spring.


Regards, Neil
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Cape Dory 28 #167



neil@nrgordon.com

[Ed Roberts]

Would be curious to know if the lanolin resisted all that high-speed water

[Brian Hickson]

Nope. The remaining lanolin, if any, was washed away by the HP water wash.