Prop Speed Foul-Release Coatings

Prop Speed Foul-Release Coatings: The Original Running Gear Protection System

Prop Speed holds a well-earned reputation as the pioneer of foul-release coatings for underwater running gear. The original and best-performing foul-release coating in the industry, Propspeed has been tried and tested around the world since 1999. That legacy of real-world performance is what separates Prop Speed from later entrants in the category.

How Prop Speed Foul-Release Coatings Work

With an ultra-slick topcoat, Propspeed is specially formulated to prevent marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces below the waterline, and is proven to increase boat efficiency, reduce drag, and save fuel and maintenance costs. Rather than relying on biocides to kill organisms, the foul-release approach creates a surface so smooth and hydrophobic that barnacles, weed, and slime simply cannot gain a foothold — and anything that does settle washes away at speed.

What Surfaces Does Prop Speed Cover?

The Propspeed system is best used on propellers, shafts, struts, rudders, trim tabs, keel coolers, bow and stern thrusters, pod drives, sail drives, and other underwater metal. This makes it one of the most versatile running-gear protection systems available, covering virtually every high-value metal component beneath the waterline.

Product Lines in the Prop Speed Foul-Release Range

Propspeed is the original propeller and running gear foul-release coating system, specially formulated to prevent marine growth. Within their lineup, the Foulfree product extends foul-release technology to composite and nylon substrates — Foulfree keeps stabilizers clean and responsive, so you can achieve optimal speed and handling, perfect balance, and a smooth ride. For professionals managing refit schedules, Stripspeed completes the ecosystem: Stripspeed is the essential first step in the Propspeed reapplication process, saving applicators time and money by speeding up the prep of metal surfaces and making removal of old coatings easier, safer, and more efficient. Notably, Stripspeed is non-flammable, non-caustic, DCM and NMP free, and unlike grinding or abrasives, it doesn't cause mechanical wear through multiple refits or create airborne particles.

Real-World Fuel and Performance Gains

Propspeed's foul-release coating system is applied to vessels worldwide, enhancing propeller performance, reducing fuel costs, and lowering emissions. Independent fleet testing has validated these claims: a comparative analysis of fuel use before and after applying Propspeed showed that by lowering the difference in hourly consumption, operators recovered application costs in approximately 80 hours of navigation. For commercial and recreational boaters alike, that translates to a measurable return on investment season after season.

Kits for Every Application Scale

The Propspeed Commercial Kit has been specifically created for the commercial marine trade professional and includes everything needed to cover a surface area of 153 ft² / 14.2 m², delivering superior protection against marine growth and corrosion and a sleek, hydrophobic surface for optimal performance. Whether you're a professional applicator managing a fleet refit or a weekend boater protecting a single running gear set, Prop Speed offers a kit sized to the task.