Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 I had the boat lifted today and went down to take a look at the hull before it was jet washed off. Not too bad at all I think, especially as I never had a mid season lift and wash. just a layer of slime below the water line where the sun doesn’t reach, no barnacles on treated area. The only barnacles were on the metal and plastics that were not anti fouled. The only weed growth was just on the water line and on the transducers. Really not too bad at all I reckon. Question, I’ve never removed a prop before, is it just the nut that needs loosening off then slide the whole thing off ?? Is it a reversed thread? Quote
Geoff Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 14 minutes ago, JonC said: It doesn’t look like you’re prop anode has dissolved much? I thought that was the rudder anode. Geoff. Quote
Geoff Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) Ah, I see it now - covered in barnacles, I don't get that on theboat on the trailer in the yard! Geoff. ☺️ Edited January 5, 2021 by Geoff Quote
Andy135 Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Geoff said: Ah, I see it now - covered in barnacles, I don't get that on theboat on the trailer in the yard! Geoff. ☺️ No barnacles for you Geoff... but plenty of moss? 😉 Geoff and GPSguru 2 Quote
Geoff Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 Yes, the green stuff can be a problem - after a few years of course. Geoff. Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2021 Author Posted January 5, 2021 29 minutes ago, JonC said: You will need a puller What’s one of those and where do I get one? Do they come in different sizes? Can I use a wedge and a hammer? Quote
Geoff Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 Ask at the Marina Neil, any boat maint. eng. will have one. Geoff. JonC 1 Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2021 Author Posted January 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, JonC said: These are the best thing for polishing your prop that I’ve found. Don’t go mental on it though. I though one of these? https://www.screwfix.com/p/drill-carbon-steel-wire-brush-set-3-pcs/13734?tc=IB1&ds_kid=92700055262507123&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq7fuoMmF7gIVC-vtCh3UjgoCEAQYBCABEgLhzvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2021 Author Posted January 5, 2021 1 minute ago, JonC said: into the groin where the blade meet the boss. Eh?? Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2021 Author Posted January 5, 2021 1 minute ago, JonC said: Where the blades come out of the middle but, it’s hard to get at So what time can you make it down with your puller ? Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2021 Author Posted January 5, 2021 1 minute ago, JonC said: I’m just leaving. Ok give me a call when your 20 mins away. Quote
Andy135 Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 41 minutes ago, JonC said: Let’s try to keep this on topic please or I’ll start banning mother fuckers. You can't talk you thread-drifting mother-fucker... Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 5, 2021 Author Posted January 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, JonC said: Shall I just start polishing it while I’m waiting? Well if your going to start, just let me know when your done. Then on your way home stop off on the M27bto help @suzook12 Quote
suzook12 Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Geoff said: Yes, the green stuff can be a problem - after a few years of course. Geoff. We don't wish to know your smoking habits Geoff!! Geoff and Andy135 2 Quote
suzook12 Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 Me quiet?? Nah, just been busy down the workshop...... JonC 1 Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 6, 2021 Author Posted January 6, 2021 Just now, JonC said: Was cold down there last night Did you find her ok? Just realised I forgot to give you the address. Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 6, 2021 Author Posted January 6, 2021 1 minute ago, JonC said: Yeah it’s all done, ring them today and get it back in the water. Luck that you had a new rudder and shaft anode in your shed. Quote
Andy135 Posted January 6, 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 Yawn... @JonC and @Saintly Fish, just like me, you two aren't quite as funny as you think. You're crashing your own thread FFS. Let's keep the thread on topic. GPSguru 1 Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 6, 2021 Author Posted January 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Yawn... @JonC and @Saintly Fish, just like me, you two aren't quite as funny as you think. You're crashing your own thread FFS. Let's keep the thread on topic. Meh Quote
Andy135 Posted January 6, 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Saintly Fish said: Meh Like I said, you're not as funny as you think. My shit jokes don't put off newbies... Quote
Saintly Fish Posted January 6, 2021 Author Posted January 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Like I said, you're not as funny as you think. My shit jokes don't put off newbies... Oooo 👜 Quote
GPSguru Posted January 6, 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 15 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: I had the boat lifted today and went down to take a look at the hull before it was jet washed off. Not too bad at all I think, especially as I never had a mid season lift and wash. just a layer of slime below the water line where the sun doesn’t reach, no barnacles on treated area. The only barnacles were on the metal and plastics that were not anti fouled. The only weed growth was just on the water line and on the transducers. Really not too bad at all I reckon. Question, I’ve never removed a prop before, is it just the nut that needs loosening off then slide the whole thing off ?? Is it a reversed thread? That actually looks pretty good for a season in the drink, so obviously you have the right antifoul on there. Local to me during mid October, 16 boats were taken out (as they are every year) and there were plenty of barnacles and mussels on them, yours I would say is 90% better. One of the biggest problems locally in the estuary is small mussels blocking the engine intakes. Interestingly the boats here come out in Oct and go back in just before Easter. They are taken out on a huge hydraulic trailer from the slipway, and 50% of the slipway carpark is tuned into a hardstanding area for the winter ............ £1000 per boat . Quote
Gordmac Posted January 6, 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 Props can be a bit reluctant to come off. Get a decent puller and have a decent blowtorch on standby to heat the prop if it won't move. Brick cleaner dissolves barnacles, and hands. Saintly Fish 1 Quote
Andy135 Posted January 6, 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 39 minutes ago, JonC said: No crashing here other than your pore attempt at humour. We are discussing Fistys stern gear for your information. 🖕 So how is discussing Zook's Razzle collection related to Fisty's stern gear exactly? Quote
GPSguru Posted January 6, 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Andy135 said: Like I said, you're not as funny as you think. My shit jokes don't put off newbies... Well this is the gist of the conversation as I see it ............. Neil has been busy lubing his shaft ready for Jon's arrival, hoping to get pulled 🤣 Geoff and Saintly Fish 1 1 Quote
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