PROPSPEED MARKS 20 YEARS OF USE WITH FREEDOM FAST CATS

“When we damaged a prop on one side of our boat, the nearest slip was 10 hours away in Hervey Bay, so the decision was made for divers to fit a spare which did not have Propspeed applied,” said Max Allen Jr., owner and operator, Freedom Fast Cats. “Over 20 hours, there was a noticeable difference in the fuel burn between the two sides, with the port side burning an additional 200 litres of fuel and clocking up an extra two hours of run time compared to the propeller with Propspeed.”

SUMMARY

Propspeed remains the preferred solution for Freedom Fast Cats in Queensland, Australia.

ABOUT

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today an important milestone – 20 years of continuous use by Freedom Fast Cats. Based in Rosslyn Bay Harbour, Queensland, Australia, Freedom Fast Cats offers ferry transfers and a wide range of cruises to the Keppel Bay Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Owned and operated by the Allen family, Freedom Fast Cats’ fleet currently consists of five ferries and two glass-bottom boats.

“We aim to offer our customers a quality product that delivers exceptional performance year after year,” said Chris Baird, CEO, Propspeed. “We are very proud of the dedicated following we have built through superior product development and customer service and in the case of Freedom Fast Cats, this dedication has spanned more than 20 years. We look forward to continuing to offer the same quality products and excellent support for at least 20 more.”

Freedom Fast Cats first applied Propspeed in 2000 and began applying it every 12-16 months when the vessels are hauled at Murphy’s Shiplifts in Hervey Bay. Over the years, the Allen family has been closely involved in the builds of their vessels, and increased efficiencies from products such as Propspeed can be a factor when it comes to selecting engines. These increased efficiencies became obvious after a Propspeed-coated propeller had to be replaced with a spare on one of the fleets’ vessels.

“When we damaged a prop on one side of our boat, the nearest slip was 10 hours away in Hervey Bay, so the decision was made for divers to fit a spare which did not have Propspeed applied,” said Max Allen Jr., owner and operator, Freedom Fast Cats. “Over 20 hours, there was a noticeable difference in the fuel burn between the two sides, with the port side burning an additional 200 litres of fuel and clocking up an extra two hours of run time compared to the propeller with Propspeed.”

With experience in protecting underwater assets globally since 1999, Propspeed has built a passionate team to offer superior in-field technical support. Propspeed’s ultra-slick topcoat is specially formulated to prevent marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces below the waterline. Offering all-in-one protection, Propspeed is the ideal defense against marine growth and corrosion for all underwater metal assets including propellers, shafts and struts. It is proven to support vessel readiness, increase efficiency, prevent corrosion, save fuel and reduce maintenance costs. The solution features an exceptionally strong chemical and mechanical bond between the metal substrate, the Etching Primer and the Clear Coat – ensuring the Propspeed coating actually sticks to running gear, and that the vessel can run at its peak. In addition, because growth releases when the vessel reaches cruising speeds, the product line prevents invasive species from being transferred to other regions.

Propspeed understands the importance of the commercial market and the savings that can be had using its product line on commercial vessels. They recently launched the Propspeed Commercial Kit, created specifically for the commercial marine trade profession. This kit includes everything needed to coat a surface of 153 square feet or 14.2 square meters, ensuring a vessel’s operational readiness and sustained performance while reducing maintenance and fuel cost.
 

PROPSPEED CELEBRA 20 ANNI DI UTILIZZO CON FREEDOM FAST CATS

“Quando abbiamo danneggiato un'elica su un lato della nostra barca, il cantiere più vicino era a 10 ore di distanza a Hervey Bay, quindi è stato deciso di far montare ai subacquei una di riserva che non aveva Propspeed applicato,” ha dichiarato Max Allen Jr., proprietario e operatore di Freedom Fast Cats. “Dopo 20 ore, c'era una differenza evidente nel consumo di carburante tra i due lati, con il lato di sinistra che consumava 200 litri in più di carburante e registrava due ore di funzionamento in più rispetto all'elica con Propspeed.”

RIASSUNTO

Propspeed rimane la soluzione preferita per Freedom Fast Cats nel Queensland, Australia.

A PROPOSITO

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, leader innovativo nei rivestimenti subacquei anti-vegetativi, ha annunciato oggi un traguardo importante: 20 anni di utilizzo continuo da parte di Freedom Fast Cats. Con sede a Rosslyn Bay Harbour, Queensland, Australia, Freedom Fast Cats offre trasferimenti in traghetto e una vasta gamma di crociere verso le isole di Keppel Bay e la Grande Barriera Corallina. Di proprietà e gestito dalla famiglia Allen, la flotta di Freedom Fast Cats attualmente consiste di cinque traghetti e due barche con fondo di vetro.

“Il nostro obiettivo è offrire ai nostri clienti un prodotto di qualità che garantisca prestazioni eccezionali anno dopo anno,” ha dichiarato Chris Baird, CEO di Propspeed. “Siamo molto orgogliosi del seguito dedicato che abbiamo costruito attraverso lo sviluppo di prodotti superiori e un servizio clienti eccellente e, nel caso di Freedom Fast Cats, questa dedizione dura da oltre 20 anni. Non vediamo l'ora di continuare a offrire gli stessi prodotti di qualità e supporto eccellente per almeno altri 20 anni.”

Freedom Fast Cats ha applicato Propspeed per la prima volta nel 2000 e ha iniziato ad applicarlo ogni 12-16 mesi quando le imbarcazioni vengono alate presso Murphy’s Shiplifts a Hervey Bay. Nel corso degli anni, la famiglia Allen è stata strettamente coinvolta nella costruzione delle loro imbarcazioni, e le maggiori efficienze derivanti da prodotti come Propspeed possono essere un fattore determinante nella scelta dei motori. Queste efficienze aumentate sono diventate evidenti dopo che un'elica rivestita con Propspeed ha dovuto essere sostituita con una di riserva su una delle imbarcazioni della flotta.

“Quando abbiamo danneggiato un'elica su un lato della nostra barca, il cantiere più vicino era a 10 ore di distanza a Hervey Bay, quindi è stato deciso di far montare ai subacquei una di riserva che non aveva Propspeed applicato,” ha dichiarato Max Allen Jr., proprietario e operatore di Freedom Fast Cats. “Dopo 20 ore, c'era una differenza evidente nel consumo di carburante tra i due lati, con il lato di sinistra che consumava 200 litri in più di carburante e registrava due ore di funzionamento in più rispetto all'elica con Propspeed.”

Con oltre 21 anni di esperienza nella protezione delle risorse subacquee a livello globale, Propspeed ha costruito un team appassionato per offrire un supporto tecnico superiore sul campo. Il rivestimento ultra-liscio di Propspeed è appositamente formulato per prevenire l'adesione della crescita marina sulle superfici metalliche sotto la linea di galleggiamento. Offrendo una protezione all-in-one, Propspeed è la difesa ideale contro la crescita marina e la corrosione per tutte le risorse metalliche subacquee, comprese le eliche, gli alberi e le aste. Si è dimostrato in grado di supportare la prontezza operativa delle imbarcazioni, aumentare l'efficienza, prevenire la corrosione, risparmiare carburante e ridurre i costi di manutenzione. La soluzione presenta un legame chimico e meccanico eccezionalmente forte tra il substrato metallico, il Primer per incisioni e il Rivestimento trasparente, garantendo che il rivestimento Propspeed aderisca effettivamente agli ingranaggi e che l'imbarcazione possa funzionare al massimo delle sue prestazioni. Inoltre, poiché la crescita si stacca quando l'imbarcazione raggiunge velocità di crociera, la linea di prodotti previene il trasferimento di specie invasive in altre regioni.

Propspeed comprende l'importanza del mercato commerciale e i risparmi che si possono ottenere utilizzando la sua linea di prodotti sulle imbarcazioni commerciali. Di recente hanno lanciato il Propspeed Commercial Kit, creato specificamente per la professione del commercio marittimo commerciale. Questo kit include tutto il necessario per rivestire una superficie di 153 piedi quadrati o 14,2 metri quadrati, garantendo la prontezza operativa e le prestazioni sostenute dell'imbarcazione riducendo i costi di manutenzione e carburante.

PROPSPEED CÉLÈBRE 20 ANS D'UTILISATION AVEC FREEDOM FAST CATS

“Lorsque nous avons endommagé une hélice d'un côté de notre bateau, la cale la plus proche était à 10 heures de Hervey Bay, il a donc été décidé que des plongeurs installeraient une pièce de rechange qui n'avait pas de Propspeed appliqué,” a déclaré Max Allen Jr., propriétaire et exploitant de Freedom Fast Cats. “En 20 heures, il y avait une différence notable dans la consommation de carburant entre les deux côtés, le côté bâbord brûlant 200 litres de carburant supplémentaires et accumulant deux heures supplémentaires de temps de fonctionnement par rapport à l'hélice avec Propspeed.”

RÉSUMÉ

Propspeed reste la solution préférée de Freedom Fast Cats dans le Queensland, Australie.

À PROPOS

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, innovateur leader des revêtements sous-marins anti-adhérents, a annoncé aujourd'hui une étape importante : 20 ans d'utilisation continue par Freedom Fast Cats. Basé à Rosslyn Bay Harbour, Queensland, Australie, Freedom Fast Cats propose des transferts en ferry et une large gamme de croisières vers les îles de Keppel Bay et la Grande Barrière de Corail. Propriété de la famille Allen et exploitée par celle-ci, la flotte de Freedom Fast Cats se compose actuellement de cinq ferries et de deux bateaux à fond de verre.

“Nous visons à offrir à nos clients un produit de qualité qui offre des performances exceptionnelles année après année,” a déclaré Chris Baird, PDG de Propspeed. “Nous sommes très fiers du suivi fidèle que nous avons construit grâce à un développement de produits supérieur et à un service client de qualité, et dans le cas de Freedom Fast Cats, cette fidélité dure depuis plus de 20 ans. Nous sommes impatients de continuer à offrir les mêmes produits de qualité et un excellent soutien pendant au moins 20 ans de plus.”

Freedom Fast Cats a appliqué Propspeed pour la première fois en 2000 et a commencé à l'appliquer tous les 12 à 16 mois lorsque les navires sont mis à terre chez Murphy’s Shiplifts à Hervey Bay. Au fil des ans, la famille Allen a été étroitement impliquée dans la construction de leurs navires, et les gains d'efficacité de produits comme Propspeed peuvent être un facteur déterminant dans le choix des moteurs. Ces gains d'efficacité sont devenus évidents après qu'une hélice revêtue de Propspeed a dû être remplacée par une pièce de rechange sur l'un des navires de la flotte.

“Lorsque nous avons endommagé une hélice d'un côté de notre bateau, la cale la plus proche était à 10 heures de Hervey Bay, il a donc été décidé que des plongeurs installeraient une pièce de rechange qui n'avait pas de Propspeed appliqué,” a déclaré Max Allen Jr., propriétaire et exploitant de Freedom Fast Cats. “En 20 heures, il y avait une différence notable dans la consommation de carburant entre les deux côtés, le côté bâbord brûlant 200 litres de carburant supplémentaires et accumulant deux heures supplémentaires de temps de fonctionnement par rapport à l'hélice avec Propspeed.”

Avec plus de 21 ans d'expérience dans la protection des actifs sous-marins à l'échelle mondiale, Propspeed a constitué une équipe passionnée pour offrir un soutien technique supérieur sur le terrain. Le revêtement ultra-lisse de Propspeed est spécialement formulé pour empêcher la croissance marine de se fixer aux surfaces métalliques sous la ligne de flottaison. Offrant une protection tout-en-un, Propspeed est la défense idéale contre la croissance marine et la corrosion pour tous les actifs métalliques sous-marins, y compris les hélices, les arbres et les supports. Il a prouvé qu'il soutient la préparation opérationnelle des navires, augmente l'efficacité, empêche la corrosion, économise du carburant et réduit les coûts d'entretien. La solution présente un lien chimique et mécanique exceptionnellement fort entre le substrat métallique, le primaire d'accroche et le revêtement transparent, garantissant que le revêtement Propspeed adhère réellement aux engrenages et que le navire peut fonctionner à son apogée. De plus, comme la croissance se détache lorsque le navire atteint sa vitesse de croisière, la gamme de produits empêche les espèces envahissantes d'être transférées dans d'autres régions.

Propspeed comprend l'importance du marché commercial et les économies qui peuvent être réalisées en utilisant sa gamme de produits sur les navires commerciaux. Ils ont récemment lancé le Propspeed Commercial Kit, créé spécifiquement pour la profession maritime commerciale. Ce kit comprend tout ce qu'il faut pour revêtir une surface de 153 pieds carrés ou 14,2 mètres carrés, garantissant la préparation opérationnelle et la performance soutenue du navire tout en réduisant les coûts d'entretien et de carburant.

PROPSPEED CELEBRA 20 AÑOS DE USO CON FREEDOM FAST CATS

“Cuando dañamos una hélice en un lado de nuestro barco, el dique más cercano estaba a 10 horas en Hervey Bay, por lo que se decidió que los buzos instalaran una de repuesto que no tenía Propspeed aplicado,” dijo Max Allen Jr., propietario y operador de Freedom Fast Cats. “Durante 20 horas, hubo una diferencia notable en el consumo de combustible entre los dos lados, con el lado de babor quemando 200 litros adicionales de combustible y acumulando dos horas adicionales de tiempo de funcionamiento en comparación con la hélice con Propspeed.”

RESUMEN

Propspeed sigue siendo la solución preferida para Freedom Fast Cats en Queensland, Australia.

ACERCA DE

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, líder innovador en recubrimientos antiincrustantes submarinos, anunció hoy un hito importante: 20 años de uso continuo por parte de Freedom Fast Cats. Con sede en Rosslyn Bay Harbour, Queensland, Australia, Freedom Fast Cats ofrece traslados en ferry y una amplia gama de cruceros a las islas de Keppel Bay y la Gran Barrera de Coral. Propiedad y operación de la familia Allen, la flota de Freedom Fast Cats actualmente consta de cinco ferries y dos barcos con fondo de cristal.

“Nuestro objetivo es ofrecer a nuestros clientes un producto de calidad que brinde un rendimiento excepcional año tras año,” dijo Chris Baird, CEO de Propspeed. “Estamos muy orgullosos del seguimiento dedicado que hemos construido a través del desarrollo de productos superiores y un excelente servicio al cliente, y en el caso de Freedom Fast Cats, esta dedicación ha durado más de 20 años. Esperamos seguir ofreciendo los mismos productos de calidad y un excelente apoyo durante al menos otros 20 años.”

Freedom Fast Cats aplicó Propspeed por primera vez en 2000 y comenzó a aplicarlo cada 12 a 16 meses cuando los barcos se sacan del agua en Murphy’s Shiplifts en Hervey Bay. A lo largo de los años, la familia Allen ha estado estrechamente involucrada en la construcción de sus barcos, y las mayores eficiencias de productos como Propspeed pueden ser un factor a la hora de seleccionar motores. Estas eficiencias aumentadas se hicieron evidentes después de que una hélice recubierta con Propspeed tuvo que ser reemplazada por una de repuesto en una de las embarcaciones de la flota.

“Cuando dañamos una hélice en un lado de nuestro barco, el dique más cercano estaba a 10 horas en Hervey Bay, por lo que se decidió que los buzos instalaran una de repuesto que no tenía Propspeed aplicado,” dijo Max Allen Jr., propietario y operador de Freedom Fast Cats. “Durante 20 horas, hubo una diferencia notable en el consumo de combustible entre los dos lados, con el lado de babor quemando 200 litros adicionales de combustible y acumulando dos horas adicionales de tiempo de funcionamiento en comparación con la hélice con Propspeed.”

Con más de 21 años de experiencia protegiendo activos submarinos a nivel mundial, Propspeed ha creado un equipo apasionado para ofrecer un soporte técnico superior en el campo. El recubrimiento ultra-resbaladizo de Propspeed está especialmente formulado para evitar que el crecimiento marino se adhiera a las superficies metálicas bajo la línea de flotación. Ofreciendo protección todo en uno, Propspeed es la defensa ideal contra el crecimiento marino y la corrosión para todos los activos metálicos submarinos, incluidas hélices, ejes y soportes. Se ha demostrado que apoya la preparación operativa de la embarcación, aumenta la eficiencia, previene la corrosión, ahorra combustible y reduce los costos de mantenimiento. La solución presenta un vínculo químico y mecánico excepcionalmente fuerte entre el sustrato metálico, el Primer de Grabado y el Recubrimiento Transparente, lo que garantiza que el recubrimiento Propspeed se adhiera realmente a los engranajes y que la embarcación pueda funcionar a su máxima capacidad. Además, dado que el crecimiento se desprende cuando la embarcación alcanza su velocidad de crucero, la línea de productos evita que las especies invasoras se transfieran a otras regiones.

Propspeed entiende la importancia del mercado comercial y los ahorros que se pueden obtener utilizando su línea de productos en embarcaciones comerciales. Recientemente lanzaron el Propspeed Commercial Kit, creado específicamente para la profesión marina comercial. Este kit incluye todo lo necesario para recubrir una superficie de 153 pies cuadrados o 14.2 metros cuadrados, asegurando la preparación operativa y el rendimiento sostenido de la embarcación mientras se reducen los costos de mantenimiento y combustible.

PROPSPEED MARKS 20 YEARS OF USE WITH FREEDOM FAST CATS

“When we damaged a prop on one side of our boat, the nearest slip was 10 hours away in Hervey Bay, so the decision was made for divers to fit a spare which did not have Propspeed applied,” said Max Allen Jr., owner and operator, Freedom Fast Cats. “Over 20 hours, there was a noticeable difference in the fuel burn between the two sides, with the port side burning an additional 200 litres of fuel and clocking up an extra two hours of run time compared to the propeller with Propspeed.”

SUMMARY

Propspeed remains the preferred solution for Freedom Fast Cats in Queensland, Australia.

ABOUT

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today an important milestone – 20 years of continuous use by Freedom Fast Cats. Based in Rosslyn Bay Harbour, Queensland, Australia, Freedom Fast Cats offers ferry transfers and a wide range of cruises to the Keppel Bay Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Owned and operated by the Allen family, Freedom Fast Cats’ fleet currently consists of five ferries and two glass-bottom boats.

“We aim to offer our customers a quality product that delivers exceptional performance year after year,” said Chris Baird, CEO, Propspeed. “We are very proud of the dedicated following we have built through superior product development and customer service and in the case of Freedom Fast Cats, this dedication has spanned more than 20 years. We look forward to continuing to offer the same quality products and excellent support for at least 20 more.”

Freedom Fast Cats first applied Propspeed in 2000 and began applying it every 12-16 months when the vessels are hauled at Murphy’s Shiplifts in Hervey Bay. Over the years, the Allen family has been closely involved in the builds of their vessels, and increased efficiencies from products such as Propspeed can be a factor when it comes to selecting engines. These increased efficiencies became obvious after a Propspeed-coated propeller had to be replaced with a spare on one of the fleets’ vessels.

“When we damaged a prop on one side of our boat, the nearest slip was 10 hours away in Hervey Bay, so the decision was made for divers to fit a spare which did not have Propspeed applied,” said Max Allen Jr., owner and operator, Freedom Fast Cats. “Over 20 hours, there was a noticeable difference in the fuel burn between the two sides, with the port side burning an additional 200 litres of fuel and clocking up an extra two hours of run time compared to the propeller with Propspeed.”

With experience in protecting underwater assets globally since 1999, Propspeed has built a passionate team to offer superior in-field technical support. Propspeed’s ultra-slick topcoat is specially formulated to prevent marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces below the waterline. Offering all-in-one protection, Propspeed is the ideal defense against marine growth and corrosion for all underwater metal assets including propellers, shafts and struts. It is proven to support vessel readiness, increase efficiency, prevent corrosion, save fuel and reduce maintenance costs. The solution features an exceptionally strong chemical and mechanical bond between the metal substrate, the Etching Primer and the Clear Coat – ensuring the Propspeed coating actually sticks to running gear, and that the vessel can run at its peak. In addition, because growth releases when the vessel reaches cruising speeds, the product line prevents invasive species from being transferred to other regions.

Propspeed understands the importance of the commercial market and the savings that can be had using its product line on commercial vessels. They recently launched the Propspeed Commercial Kit, created specifically for the commercial marine trade profession. This kit includes everything needed to coat a surface of 153 square feet or 14.2 square meters, ensuring a vessel’s operational readiness and sustained performance while reducing maintenance and fuel cost.