Propspeed Propeller Coating

Propspeed Propeller Coating

Propspeed is a specialised foul-release coating applied to propellers, sterndrives, shafts and other underwater metal, designed to stop marine growth from attaching in the first place rather than simply poisoning it off like traditional antifoul. The result is a smoother running surface and running gear that's easier to keep clean between haul-outs.

Freshly Propspeed-coated propellers in gold on a sterndrive engine, boat hauled out by the water
Freshly coated propellers, ready to go back in the water — click any photo to enlarge

What the Service Involves

Propspeed application starts with the vessel hauled out and the propeller, shaft, sterndrive leg and other underwater metal thoroughly cleaned and prepared. Any existing coating, corrosion or growth is removed and the metal surface is prepared so the coating bonds properly, since surface preparation is what determines how well the coating performs. We follow the same preparation approach on hulls for our hull sealing and painting work. The coating is then applied in layers across the propeller and running gear.

Why It's Worth Doing

  • Reduces marine growth and calcium build-up on propellers and running gear
  • Helps maintain performance and fuel efficiency by keeping running gear cleaner
  • Provides a level of protection against galvanic corrosion on coated metal
  • Makes underwater metal easier to clean at each haul-out

Which Vessels Suit It

Propspeed suits any propeller-driven vessel, from outboards and sterndrives through to shaft-drive inboards, and is commonly applied alongside a standard antifoul job while the boat is already out of the water.

Where We Work

Application is carried out with the vessel hauled out at Wallaroo Marina, typically at the same time as antifoul work.

Looking After the Coating

Once applied, a Propspeed coating benefits from a gentle wipe-down at each haul-out rather than aggressive scrubbing, which helps the coating keep doing its job. If you're already booking antifoul or other haul-out work with us, adding Propspeed to that routine is straightforward.

Recent Propspeed Work

A single sterndrive propeller coated in gold Propspeed, hull raised on its trailer by the coast Twin sterndrive propellers coated in gold Propspeed beneath a cream hull on its trailer Closer side-on view of the same twin Propspeed-coated sterndrive propellers Hand-applying yellow Propspeed coating to a cluster of propellers on a workshop stand Wide view of a triple sterndrive engine setup with gold Propspeed-coated propellers, hull raised Propspeed-coated propellers in yellow drying on dowels in the workshop

If you're booking a haul-out and want to ask about adding Propspeed to your running gear, call Sawley's Auto and Marine on 0412 532 984.