Propspeed takes the like a pro approach to foul-release

The Like A Pro toolkit incorpates the Stripspeed product which is specifically designed to remove old foul-release coatings simplifying the preparation process and saving time. In addition, the new Propspeed application kit simplifies application, increases finish quality and  reduces total time to complete the job.

“The Like A Pro toolkit is the result of our partners, people, and customers sharing with us how we can make Propspeed an even more valuable part of their marine business or boating experience,” said Marcus Hamilton, CEO, Propspeed.

“New product releases are important, but we have always been focused on value-creating investments above and beyond product releases and these new initiatives are a perfect example of that.”

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Mr Hamilton said that through the adoption of this combination of tools, anyone can now apply Propspeed foul-release coatings. 

Propspeeds’s new online Coverage Calculator, easily and intuitively helps guide applicators and boaters to estimate how much product is needed to coat the underwater assets of a vessel, removing any guesswork.

It guides users through selecting either a powerboat or sailboat; monohull or multihull; size of the boat; number of engines and type of propulsion; and between coating bow and stern thrusters, swim platforms, trim tabs and shaft and struts. It further includes an estimation for the amount of Stripspeed needed for surface preparation, Lightspeed for underwater lights and Foulfree for transducers. 

Selected as one of Boating Industry’s Top Products for 2023, Stripspeed meanwhile helps speed up the prepping process of metal surfaces.

It was developed in response to boatyards which have previously shared comments on the difficulty of removing old coating, particularly when applied to tricky areas, like swim platform arms.These same boatyards report that using Stripspeed can save them one-third of the removal time.

Stripspeed is non-flammable, non-caustic, DCM- and NMP-free, and doesn’t create airborne particles or debris. Unlike grinding or using abrasives.

The final part of the Like A Pro approach is an all-new Propspeed Application Kit and a new application technique. The new application kit includes two paint trays, a roller handle, and two four-inch Propspeed rollers, one for use with the etch base and one for use with the clear coat.