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    Powder coating Propellers, Anyone do this? Thoughts on it
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    Okay so it's a paint type of thing, anyone do it before?
    what is the current census of what it would assist with

    Matching propeller colors to your boat!?! kind of a neat idea

    I think that the demo Merc props are PC'd? What is that blue garbage?
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    the ANTI-LABBED prop....
    P-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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    Maybe embed some LED lights into the blades too...

    That's one of the dumbest things I've heard of.
    You must be from Havasu with a ten foot boat and a tri-axle trailer.

    Seriously, if you do a little research, and realize how complicated the geometry of a good prop is, you would understand my patronizing comments.
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    A better investment is in gold necklaces.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buoy View Post
    You must be from Havasu with a ten foot boat and a tri-axle trailer.
    Now that's funny!!!!
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    I'd consider it on an aluminum prop, something with a lot less cup and performance. On a stainless performance prop, it would stay on the blade edges abouot 100 feet I's guess. Plus ruin the performance I would think.
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    Think about the good old trusty Michigan Wheel aluminum prop that dad used on the old cruiser.
    The black paint on the leading edge was gone the first time out.
    The friction of the water, slip ratio, is enough to wear on any prop.
    A coating of any kind will last the 100' that Paul mentioned.

    But, I can sell you some speedwax for the hull
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buoy View Post
    A better investment is in gold necklaces.
    Wait for the price of gold to drop some more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ratickle View Post
    I'd consider it on an aluminum prop, something with a lot less cup and performance. On a stainless performance prop, it would stay on the blade edges abouot 100 feet I's guess. Plus ruin the performance I would think.
    Well, if that is the case, you could do it on YOUR boats.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buoy View Post
    But, I can sell you some speedwax for the hull
    HiZ: This guy needs paint for his hull. Maybe you can trade him some for the speedwax.

    Harsh bastards.
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    I had to repair the aluminum prop on my 75 horse Merc powered 'toon when I got it.
    Welder here at work fixed up the dings.
    Rather than just repainting it black,
    I had a wire wheel on my 4" disc grinder and went to taking off the rest of the paint that did not get melted off while welding.
    I knew how fast it would oxidize if left alone so I shot a bunch of clear coat on it.
    I think 4 neighbors have asked why I spent the big $$ on a stainless prop for a 75 hp toon?

    But...


    I am the guy that increased his 35 horse Mariner to 85 with a simple paint marker a few years ago.
    LOTS of folks asked how fast that lil' toon went with so much motor
    Silly huh?
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    Guys, Yeah.....

    thanks: Fund Razor

    Think beyond the bubble of this place, we Are talking NON labbed Std cruiser or people that don't care about 35 or 38 mph on WOT
    This would be the regular guy. I have a friend with a powder coating business that he started in his garage and has taken off in the past 2 years
    He contacted me knowing I'm into boats and was curious
    Yup, I own 2 sailboats, a cabin cruiser, and several power boats. Some are even WOOD! Whew (old Chris Craft and a Cruisers)

    Anyway, the post is about:

    Has anyone done this
    What do you think of it -not YOUR boat, just in general
    And Yeah, I'm kind of off subject here and lost my thought

    Anyway. Thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by rschap1 View Post
    I had to repair the aluminum prop on my 75 horse Merc powered 'toon when I got it.
    Welder here at work fixed up the dings.
    Rather than just repainting it black,
    I had a wire wheel on my 4" disc grinder and went to taking off the rest of the paint that did not get melted off while welding.
    I knew how fast it would oxidize if left alone so I shot a bunch of clear coat on it.
    I think 4 neighbors have asked why I spent the big $$ on a stainless prop for a 75 hp toon?

    But...


    I am the guy that increased his 35 horse Mariner to 85 with a simple paint marker a few years ago.
    LOTS of folks asked how fast that lil' toon went with so much motor
    Silly huh?
    Awesome!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buoy View Post
    Think about the good old trusty Michigan Wheel aluminum prop that dad used on the old cruiser.
    The black paint on the leading edge was gone the first time out.
    The friction of the water, slip ratio, is enough to wear on any prop.
    A coating of any kind will last the 100' that Paul mentioned.

    But, I can sell you some speedwax for the hull
    Speed wax! Yeah, I hear that works the best......................
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    If you have a buddy with a powder, what the hell, try it.
    I worked for a Co that had a powdercoat dept.
    It's a pretty simple process.
    I just don't see any benefit other than cosmetic, and even at that, if it chips (which it will), well...

    And Paul, yes, in havasu they put a tri-ax trailer with aluminum spoked rims under a 10' Schiada.
    Someone tried to explain to me that "out here, it's the whole package".

    Back east, we'd haul the boat to the ramp with an International tractor if we had too...
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