Propeller fouling, unconventional idea...

[Franziska]

Hi,



just thinking out aloud. Just had a controversial idea.

I do read very often that people have big issues with their props fouling and the various antifouling paints not working well on them in areas with a lot of growth.

Many boats stay for weeks afloat without moving.



How about a a safe quick release system for the propeller.

You leave the boat for a longer period?



Quick dive, slide the propeller off, slide a dummy hub on (to prevent fouling on the shafts where it sits.)
Go home and upon return reverse.



One could even task the hull cleaning diver with this.



Thoughts?



PS.
We have folding outboards, so don't have this problem.