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scraping arecles off a prop. best method???

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77Gypsy
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Initially Posted - 06/23/2003 : 14:30:17

what should i use to scrape the barnacles off the prop, is a regular chisel good enough? i've never done this before.

Steve
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 06/23/2003 : 19:57:39

there are some bottom cleaners at West Marine that will remove barnacles

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001& langId=-1& catalogId=10001& productId=72471

I'd give it a try and then scrub with those green pads (wear rubber gloves). Try to avoid scratching the prop with a chisel.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 06/23/2003 : 20:18:36

With all due respect to WM, I've never found any cleaner that will successfully remove barnacles. A scraper seems to work best - but DO wear gloves - those little suckers have VERY sharp shells! (No, we don't have barnacles in Canyon Lake - but I crew on a Big Cat on the coast...)
Derek

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/23/2003 : 20:33:14

I'd pull the prop off so you can clean it on the hard.

Then use a scraper or a wire wheel on an angle grinder...(or similar)

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
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Dave B
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Response Posted - 06/23/2003 : 23:45:56

They're one of Mother Nature's greatest wonders--3M should have an adhesive that good! I'v wrestled with them, but I have nothing good for you...

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT

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mqp
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Response Posted - 06/25/2003 : 16:33:43

Believe it or not, barnacle glue is the subject of much research. So far, they know it's a protein, although I don't think anyone has been able to make it artificially.

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 06/25/2003 : 21:38:21

When osmepneo had barnys on her bottom a power was got rid of most of them, I suspect that would work on a prop. Then I scrapped what was left with a putty knife, and finally sanded using a random orbital samder. All that took care of the problem fairly quickly.

Don Peet
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