Bill, If you say Velox is good , than I believe it to be true. Velox never responded to me ,when I asked this question,maybe you know. Is Velox not to be used in fresh water? I know some bottom paints should not be used in anything but salt water. I followed the instructions and my prop was covered with barnacles in three months.

Thanks,

Pat SM#123

-----Original Message-----
From: 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com>
To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Oct 28, 2016 8:55 am
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] batteries and prop paint

 

Only use AGM's if your battery chargers, including high-amp engine-mounted alternator can be set for AGM charging. If you do not set the charges for AGM charging the AGM will work, but you probably will not get the life that you planned. I would use a normal wet cell for the engine start and fit the highest amp battery that will fit...there is more space for the engine start than a Group 31.

I have used lots of different ideas on the prop. The best has been Velox and if you use a black bag over the prop, be sure to add 2 cups of powdered clothes washing soap to the bag.

Bill

BeBe 387

On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 6:59 AM, Alexandre Uster von Baar uster@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Good morning Jeff,

Hope to be corrected if wrong, before you purchase AGM batteries, make sure your engine alternator can be set for AGM, otherwise you will damage the batteries.
(Obviously your Batterie Chargers can be set for AGM).

I had Velox put 1.5 year ago, and it worked beautifully for 1 year, I will use it again.

Sincerely, Alexandre
SM2K #289 NIKIMAT
Club Nautico de San Juan, Puerto Rico

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On Thu, 10/27/16, jmkraus@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...om> wrote:

Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] batteries and prop paint
To: amelyachtowners@...m
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016, 6:12 PM


 









My battery bank needs replacement.
Trust me. Forgive me if this information has been discussed
before, and is redundant.Anyone have
issues with AGM batteries outside of possible replacement in
remote areas?I can  get 31M-AGM7
batteries with a RC (reserve capacity) of 190 + 400 RRC
(repetitive reserve capacity-basically adding 400 minutes to
the RC for $250, with 36 mo
warranty.Compare to $115 for a flooded
wet cell with a RC of 195, and 18 mo.RC
(for those wondering) is the amount in minutes the battery
can have a 25 amp draw before going
dead.Unless I can be convinced otherwise
for good reason, I'll spend the extra $.
Thoughts?My good friend Eric
(Kimberlite) brought up the possibility of using
Velox(spelling) paint on the prop.The
issue of keeping the auto prop clean and growth free has
been discussed ad nauseum on the site.
With that said, I question the value of
a painted on product. Obviously the ultimate answer is
regular cleaning .Unless that is
possible, the spray on pettit prop coat seems like it would
offer a smoother result (aerosol application) and give some
protection.Eric commented to me he got 6
months out of an application.Anyone have
any experience with it or

insight?Thanks,BTW...thanks
for the furler
responsesJeffSpirit
Amel 54 #14

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