OCEANMAX Propspeed Foul Release System ~ maintain maximum vessel performance Why Use PropSpeed: Boat-owners, captains and marine surveyors all agree that a vessel thats just been launched with a clean bottom and clean running gear will run at peak-performance. Unfortunately that peak-performance running time can be short-lived due to the heavy build-up of marine growth. PropSpeed will assist in maintaining maximum vessel performance while allowing the running gear to do what it was designed for: Slice through the water with the least amount of friction generating the greatest amount of thrust. The Barnacle: Tiny barnacles and marine organisms that attach themselves to a boats propeller and running gear can wreak havoc on a boats performance, fuel efficiency and maintenance requirements turning the joy of boat ownership into a nightmare. These barnacles, algae and marine worms can grow right on the paint, and some actually eat through the paint and attached themselves to the underlying bronze exposing it to the additional corrosive effects of saltwater. Cavitation: Propellers move a vessel forward by pushing water aft in a spiral funnel pattern. Fouled propellers rapidly loose their efficiency by inducing air bubbles into the water funnel. This is known as cavitation. Additionally, fouled propellers can go out-of-balance causing undesirable vibration, resulting in increased wear on the shaft, cutlass bearing, transmission and other engine and drive-train parts. This too can substantially increase maintenance cost PropSpeed Benefits: PropSpeed is the most cost effective way to keep your boat running at peak performance. Boat owners and captains report 10% fuel savings and increases of up to 3 knots in speed over the life of a PropSpeed application. Most marine-growth has a difficult time adhering to the coating and simply slides off the running gear every time a vessel runs. Additionally, PropSpeed is environmentally friendly. It contains no toxic chemicals or harmful pollutants. It works because its slick, not because its toxic likely most bottom paint PropSpeed is Green!: PropSpeed works because its slick; not because its toxic. PropSpeed does not contain any harmful chemicals or heavy metals that pollute and destroy some of the Earths most pristine waters. With PropSpeed on-board you are doing your part to help preserve and keep the oceans and waterways clean for future generations.