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Propspeed
Propspeed Propeller and Running Gear Coating System
Item: #878152 | Part Number: Not Selected$211.99 - $452.99
Description
PropSpeed Propeller and Running Gear Coating System delivers long-lasting protection against marine growth and corrosion with a smooth, foul-release finish. Designed to improve speed and fuel efficiency, it bonds strongly to underwater metals without harmful biocides, making it an eco-friendly choice for maintaining clean, efficient running gear.
Propspeed Propeller and Running Gear Coating System Item # 878152
Description
PropSpeed foul-release coating is specially formulated to keep running gear and any other underwater metals, free of marine growth and protected against corrosion.
Features:
- Long-lasting, ultra-smooth, integrated foul release system
- Dramatically reduces the ability for fouling to occur
- Designed to increase vessel speed and fuel efficiency
- Environmentally friendly so it doesn't harm marine life - contains no tin, copper, biocides, or anti-slime additives
- Exceptionally strong chemical and physical bond between the metal substrate, primer, and top coat ensures the coating will stay on your running gear
- Reduces corrosion and lowers maintenance costs
- PropSpeed's effectiveness does depend on movement of your boat - the more you use it, the better PropSpeed performs
- May be applied to any metal part below the waterline, including propellers, shafts, struts, rudders, trim tabs and through-hull fittings
- Safe for use on aluminum components
- Clear coat can also be applied directly to plastic bow-thruster propellers and underwater light lenses
- Safe to haul out boat for maintenance or winter storage but be sure not to pressure wash coated gear
- Suitable for below the waterline only
- Multiple kit sizes available. Perfect for DIY boaters and marine trade professionals alike
- Propclean ensures that the metal surface is completely free of contaminants and ready for Propprep
- Propprep is critical in the chemical preparation of the metal surface to be coated
- Etching Primer base and Etching Primer hardener combine to create tenacious adhesion and corrosion resistance
- Clear Coat forms a slick outer layer that marine growth cannot adhere to
Specifications:
- Color: Yellow
- Coverage:
- Small Kit: 0.7 m²
- Medium Kit: 1.7 m²
- Large: 3.4 m²
- The running gear temperature must be a minimum of 59° F or 15° C and continue to be at least that temperature during the process of application
- Application temperature is for running gear, NOT ambient temperature
- Temperature and time windows are critical for proper adhesion and protection
- Application stages:
- Metal surface preparation: Sanding the surface or using PropStrip
- Initial cleaning using PropClean
- Metal conditioning using PropPrep
- Applying Metal etching primer
- Applying clear coat top coat
- A minimum of eight hours drying time is required after final coat at 59° F
- If the running gear temperature is below 59° F or 15°C, a minimum of 24 hour curing time is recommended
- Be sure to watch video and read complete instructions prior to application
Part Numbers for Propspeed Propeller and Running Gear Coating System
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Reviews
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great Product but High Price
Prop Speed is super effective. Virtually nothing sticks to it, even in warm high fouling stagnant water. Only gripe is the super high cost.
Date published: 2025-11-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sput from
Best price for Propspeed at Defender
This is the best price anywhere on the market. Buy this kit, and if you mess up three times, it’s still cheaper to buy three kits and learn to do it yourself than to pay the boatyard to do it.
Date published: 2025-07-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jon S from
Works very well
This is my second year using the product. It 100% keeps growth off the props.
Date published: 2025-06-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jeff B from
Prop speed
Great product. Shipping was very fast and convenient. This is my first time using prop speed and I was impressed by the finished product.
Date published: 2025-06-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sailing Norm from
Propspeed: expensive but it does the job
At first, Propspeed may appear overpriced. It’s not cheap, but it works. My prop remains clean of barnacles for a minimum of one year, sometimes two, sailing on Chesapeake Bay, mid and North Atlantic. And any bozo with 2 ounces of common sense can apply it
Date published: 2025-02-04
Questions
For a catamaran what would you recommend on the amount to get to do both props?
I can only answer that based on my experience and for what I used it on. I’ve a 25’ Ranger Tug. 3 16” bladed prop plus a bronze rudder that’s approximately 12x24. I was able to use the small kit. I did purchase the remover product from them as well as I had to prep with propspeed already on from a previous years. Hope this somehow helps. Good luck.
BTW… it really does work great!
Date published: 2026-01-20
How do I determine what size kit I need?
I have found that the recommended size kit for propeller size does not meet the bare minimum. I would upsize one level for Propseed's recommendation.
Date published: 2025-09-11