In-water storage of sail drive and propeller

[sapient sue]

We are about to leave our home, in a marina unattended for a couple of months, while travelling and have heard that propellers and sail drive legs can be protected from fouling by bagging and adding a pool chlorine tablet. (ours is a Volvo 3 blade bronze folding prop).

Has any one done this or can anyone offer advice on in-water storage and protection? Thanks Sue

[Cotemar]

Originally Posted by sapient sue

We are about to leave our home, in a marina unattended for a couple of months, while travelling and have heard that propellers and sail drive legs can be protected from fouling by bagging and adding a pool chlorine tablet. (ours is a Volvo 3 blade bronze folding prop).

Has any one done this or can anyone offer advice on in-water storage and protection? Thanks Sue

The bag over the prop and sail drive will be OK.

Never heard of putting in the pool chlorine tablets.

[SV Bacchus]

Would not chlorine be tough on any seals or other rubber parts it may come in contact with?