Prop Pak: Gimmick or useful new gizmo?

[PD Staff]

Not sure any in no tropical waters would bother diving into water to install, but thought we would share anyways.

Patented Worlds First underwater propeller cover Works. Blocks Barnacles, Mussels, Invasive Species. Great for dive services, boat owners, marine brokers and anyone that wants to keep their propeller clean while the boat is not in use. Help protect your propeller and avoid costly repairs. Use up to 50% more fuel with a mildly barnacled propeller. Extends the life of propeller paints and sprays. Environmentally friendly. Designed to be removed from the dock or deck of the boat. Options include custom sizes to fit all propeller types and sizes. Protective coating to keep the growth off the cover for easy clean up. Free storage bag with water drain. "Break Away" feature. Customer satisfaction highest concern. 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.

http://proppak.com/

[familysailor]

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How is a clean prop and filthy hull advantageous?

[Tonapah Low]

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How is a clean prop and filthy hull advantageous?

You could dive in and wrap the prop with a plastic bag with a tether and accomplish the same thing.

[fstbttms]

The West Coast distributor for this thing has been calling me for months, trying to get me to take a unit as a demo for my customers. I considered it, but honestly, I don't see a need for it here in the Bay Area (or anywhere in California.) It may be useful in regions of low fouling (like the PNW) where running gear will foul long before the hull does, but here, you gotta have your hull cleaned frequently enough that dicking around with the Prop Pak just doesn't make much sense.

[Sanity Check]

Great soundtrack.