Repairing the drive-unit antifouling
coating
The propulsion unit and propellers have an antifoul-
ing coating applied from delivery. Inspect the coating
annually and scrape off any loose coating and apply
a fresh coating. Volvo Penta recommends the coat-
ing “Prop speed
®
“. For instructions on how to apply
the coating, please refer to the instructions that come
with the “Prop speed
®
“.
NOTE! Do not apply coating in the grove (A) between
the propulsion unit and the hull or on the exhaust pad
(B).
Wait for the coating to dry before launching the boat.
Painting the underwater hull
All types of paints with anti-fouling properties are
poisonous and cause damage to the marine environ-
ment. Avoid the use of such agents. Most countries
have introduced legislation controlling the use of
anti-fouling agents. Check the legislation that applies
where the boat is to be used.
NOTE! Always abide by these regulations. In many
cases it is completely forbidden to use them on plea-
sure boats, for example in freshwater.
Tin-based agents (TBT) must not be used.
For boats that are relatively easy to get out of the
water we recommend only Teflon treatment combined
with mechanical cleaning several times per season.
For larger craft, this is not practicable. If the boat is
in an area where the water quickly produces fouling,
then anti-fouling paint must probably be used.
NOTE! Do not paint in the grove (A) between the Pro-
pulsion unit and the hull or on the exhaust pad (B).
Wait for the paint to dry before launching the boat.
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