Is fouling a problem, will barnacles and other marine growth stop the propeller from opening and closing correctly?
No, the centrifugal force of the blades being swung open and the leverage the blades have against the gears, means even the worst marine growth is going to be crushed. There is one technically possible occasion where growth may interfere with operation, although in our experience we have never seen it. If the propeller is left in the open position for an extended period of time, there could be a large amount of hard barnacle growth on the gears, this may prevent the prop from closing properly for a period of time. Once the propeller has gone from forward to reverse a few times then it is unlikely there would be any growth remaining. Should you be in a situation where you feel this is possible, simply close the propeller up and place a thin rubber band over the tips of the blades to keep them closed. Next time you start using the propeller the rubber band will break and you can be sure of correct operation of your propeller.
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