by lowelladmin | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you have been grappling with any of the following questions, this article is for you: Why did my friend’s bottom paint last 3 years and mine only lasted 1 or 2 years? Why is my hull getting so fouled? I just had the hull cleaned a month ago! Why does my waterline...
by lowelladmin | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Whenever a propeller has previously suffered from pink metal or pitting, it needs special prep work to reapply Propspeed. Wire wheeling is not enough, as shown on this Autoprop, which received a professional Propspeed application only four months before these pictures...
by lowelladmin | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
The problem of “hot harbors:” There are marinas or harbors where stray electrical current is blamed for corrosion on a boat’s metal components. This stray electrical current can come from a variety of sources, such as faulty marina wiring, or nearby...
by lowelladmin | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
During August & September 2022, San Francisco Bay experienced a Red Tide bloom that made headlines. Over the course of two months, the water, which is warmest around August and September, turned a dark mottled brown color, starting in select locations and...
by lowelladmin | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Anode Fasteners Falling Out Anodes lose material around the fastener much faster than elsewhere on the anode. For the same reason the anode corrodes in the first place – it is protecting the more noble underwater hardware from corrosion – the anode equally...
by lowelladmin | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you are tired of replacing your anodes every few months because they just can’t seem to stay put or aren’t working, I’ve got a few tips that can help ensure your anodes are doing their job and protecting your propeller and other underwater gear: First,...
