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Jimbo
Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 145 City/Region: Maple Ridge
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 1981
C-Dory Model: 22 Classic
Vessel Name: Cheyenne
Photos: Cheyenne
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject: SEASLIDE |
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Anybody know anything about this stuff?
I was cruising Craigslist and found a guy selling some.
Anybody know if this stuff works? |
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C-Green
Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 310 City/Region: Houghton
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Green
Photos: C-Green
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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First - I have some money (some - not much) invested in the company (but not because of this product) that developed and makes this stuff .
Second - I did try it (at my own expense) on my CD 22. I run and dock all summer in Lake Superior, a rather cool and oligotropic (look it up) lake, and consequently have very little slime buildup. I decided to try it to see if it affected gas mileage. I did not sand the gel coat (as recommended) but regardless I believe it stayed on the hull as it was seaslide slimey for two seasons. It was easy to apply; just sponge it on. However, the gas mileage didn't seem to be affected. Boats that get lots of slime buildup may have significantly different results as the marketing company's published testimonies witness. For me I will finish the gallon I have and return to an annual wax job ( Turtle wax - easy to get and use; Collinite - hard to get and easy to use; both seem to protect well).
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 12:14 am Post subject: |
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Looking at the testimonials, there are no objective studies to show that it is any faster or uses less fuel--just ancidotal stories. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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