Prop Options
Someone started a new thread over at the E list @ Sailnet for info on props.
I have a photo of our Martec feathering two-blade from the haulout a couple months ago. Note that there is some angle to the blades, to hopefully shed lines. This prop has external adjustment for both forward and reverse. They can be sourced from dealers or directly from Martec. It has been in use since about 1996. Not cheap, but about $300 less than the Maxprop feathering prop, and their "Max" is not adjustable without taking it apart.
OTOH, the Martec can be adjusted in the water, if you have dive gear.
Hope this information is of some help.
Loren in PDX
Olson 34 #8
Someone started a new thread over at the E list @ Sailnet for info on props.
I have a photo of our Martec feathering two-blade from the haulout a couple months ago. Note that there is some angle to the blades, to hopefully shed lines. This prop has external adjustment for both forward and reverse. They can be sourced from dealers or directly from Martec. It has been in use since about 1996. Not cheap, but about $300 less than the Maxprop feathering prop, and their "Max" is not adjustable without taking it apart.
OTOH, the Martec can be adjusted in the water, if you have dive gear.
Hope this information is of some help.
Loren in PDX
Olson 34 #8
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