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Propspeed highlights message that foul-release technology can reduce yacht fuel and running costs
Cannes Yachting Festival, 6-11 September 2022, stand PAN336
Foul-release coatings innovator encourages yacht owners to use Propspeed on underwater metals to reduce fuel use and to increase speeds
5 September 2022 - As owners of powered vessels look to maximise fuel efficiency in light of inflated fuel costs, global foul-release coatings company Propspeed is reinforcing the message that use of Propspeed coatings could improve hourly fuel usage and increase boat speed.
Attending throughout Cannes Yachting Festival, Matt Forbes, Propspeed’s Sales Director, EMEA explains, “Using less fuel to achieve the same speed is fast becoming a major consideration in boat ownership. Owners who have applied Propspeed have reported savings of up to seven litres per hour and an additional three knots at their standard revs, and these results remain consistent throughout the season. This is a significant saving that confirms good propeller protection is just as important as using quality bottom coatings.”
Yacht owner, Frederic Rossignol said, “After several tests of different products for my Monte Carlo 50, I finally found the one that best meets my expectations. Propspeed is durable, without biocides and provides significant fuel savings in the region of 12%. Next year, I will also treat my swim platform with Propspeed.”
Propspeed has been specifically designed to keep propellers and underwater metals free from fouling. It features an exceptionally strong chemical and mechanical bond that is created by the application of its Etching Primer and Clear Coat. This creates a biocide free, ultra-slick surface that no fouling organism can attach to.
Propspeed further creates an insulating coating which is effective at preventing corrosion for other critical components of a vessel such as the shafts, props, pod drives and stern drives.
Good professional application by a Propspeed certified applicator is essential to achieving the best results and a correctly applied Propspeed coating can provide up to 24 months protection.
International boat builders have recognised the benefit of supplying Propspeed’s foul-release coatings to the propeller systems of new boats. Fairline Yachts recommends Propspeed as a standard application for its Volvo IPS systems and Australian boat builders, Palm Beach Yachts and Riviera Yachts specify Propspeed on all new models.
In addition to meeting the team, visitors to the Cannes Yachting Festival will be able to see daily corrosion protection tank demonstrations showing the relationship and performance of various coatings and anodes on the Propspeed stand PAN336, at 11:00 and 15:00. For more information about Propspeed, please visit www.propspeed.com/commercial.
Propspeed products include Propspeed for running gear and any underwater metals, Foulfree for transducers and Lightspeed for underwater lighting.
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Media Interviews
Matt Forbes, Propspeed EMEA Sales Director will be available throughout the show for media interviews. To arrange an interview, please contact Karen Bartlett, Saltwater Stone, E: k.bartlett@saltwater-stone.com, T: +44 (0) 1202 669244
Media contacts:
Lina Leks
Propspeed
Marketing Manager
T: +64 27 464 4380
Karen Bartlett
Saltwater Stone
Account Director
E: k.bartlett@saltwater-stone.com
T: +44 (0) 1202 669244
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About Propspeed
Propspeed is dedicated to protecting the performance of underwater assets such as propellers, shafts, rudders, all underwater metals, transducers and lighting without doing harm to humans or the marine environment. Over the past 21 years the company has developed three coatings for specific applications. Applying Propspeed, Foulfree or Lightspeed to their dedicated substrates creates a biocide free surface that is exceptionally difficult for marine organisms to attach to. Improving performance, lowering fuel and operational costs, and keeping lighting clear and transducers working effectively throughout the season. Highly effective on underwater metal parts, no other system can match the proven success record on either leisure or commercial vessels. Propspeed is based in New Zealand, the home of sailing, with worldwide distribution and service.
