Propspeed is a New
Zealand made product!!!!!
For some obscure reason I always assumed it was made in the USA, hence
the price of it here (dearer) versus the price of it there (cheaper). I had
further assumed that some lucky NZ importer had discovered it and got sole
distribution rights so he could maximize the price by selling it only through “approved
applicators”. All this was dispelled when I read a posting on the blogsite of “Last
Dance” (http://mvlastdance.blogspot.co.nz/2011/03/day-one.html)
and further investigation on the net. So There y’go – small wonder the stuff is so good.
And on that subject, the
owner of Last Dance took this pic showing his prop and shaft. He was planning
to replace the props so he had not coated them with Propspeed, just the shaft.
As you can see if you blow the pic up, the prop is covered in barnacles, the
shaft is clean. Take note anyone who thinks that barnies don’t grow on working
surfaces like prop blades. They grow anywhere and will affect your speed, fuel
economy and overall performance more than any other thing, and in an amazingly
short period of time.
So now there is one further
reason to use Propspeed other than its characteristics. It is New Zealand
made and we need the money!
From the above, you will
appreciate, however, that I have no pecuniary interest in the product, neither
was I just being patriotic in my ravings about Propspeed. I am just a satisfied
user .
I swear I didn’t know!
(8 DTG)
Just discovered your plans... Welcome to the USA, and have a great trip! Given your Great Loop ride is a Silverton, you may be interested in the Silverton Owners Club (www.silvertonboat.com), especially for owners' support to maintenance and service issues, etc. And some other members have done the GL, too. If you check out the site and at least sign the guestbook, that will give us a chance to answer any question via e-mail. Regards, -Chris
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