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Ragged Edge
Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 30 Location: Vancouver Iland BC
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Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:42 pm Post subject: Slip Coat |
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I have been getting mixed reviews on whether or not to sand the John Deere product or to leave it rough, one person tells me if it is not sanded it will slow the boat down and the other says being rough helps to break the surface tension thus a gain in speed ?? Thanks for any input |
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Mas cerveza
Joined: 11 Jul 2010 Posts: 2 Location: Northern BC
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Put johndeere slip coat on the bottom of my 18 Bobcat and scrubed 2 mph off top speed , applied with a 10 mm roller and went on rough, sanded it smooth and got my speed back. |
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TOP DAWG
Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 574 Location: Peace River Alberta anada
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HIGH AND DRY
Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 176 Location: St.Albert
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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I have seen a couple people try it and all have lost speed doing it. Then spending the entire next day sanding it. 5 mph+ lost on race boats. I don't recommend it. |
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On-Track
Joined: 15 Jul 2010 Posts: 79
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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Slip cote works great in my opinion if it's applied on properly. The bottom should be sanded with 120 grit then slip cote applied with two coats using a brushed in one direction starting under the bow finishing up at the transom. Didn't notice any performance lost after applying it. |
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coho dr.
Joined: 27 Jun 2010 Posts: 18 Location: Mission B.C.
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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John deere also sells the slip coat in sray cans. much easier to apply. |
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