props

I own an E-41, Island Bird, and recently pulled the shaft and had it inspected. Turns out I need to replace it. The two shops that inspected it both agree its beyond straightening. I decided to have a new one machined and sent the specs to Marine Hardware out of Redmond WA. It seems that the...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4xwJkUfU6o&feature=channel Current video of feathering and folding props tested by Yachting Monthly (UK). The rest of the article is in the magazine. I subscribe and do look forward to it each month, there being nothing to compare on this side of the pond. The...

Launched Valinor this morning after two coats of bottom paint at the boatyard, and a new 3-blade Campbell sailer propeller to replace the original 2-blade washing-machine-agitator. The difference was immediately noticeable as soon as I pulled away from the dock and throttled up. Gone is the...

I replaced our stock 2-bladed prop with a Campbell Sailor 3-blade which allegedly offers less drag and more thrust. http://www.westbynorth.com/ I get 7+ knots at 3000 RPM. The "take" of this give-and take scenario is no prop walk and less backing power. I'm now researching the "get...