Another happy Campbell Sailer

[bamabaxter]

Hey folks. I got tired of the 340 performance with the stock 2 blade. Shaking, rattling, etc. I do motor a bit since the wind does not always play. I wanted something better. So I started researching.
A buddy on my dock actually lost one of his blades from a log (was a 3 blade and then became a 2) on his boat. I told him to check out the CS. He did and ordered one. We swapped it out and as soon as we got everything tightened, we took her out for a spin. After that short ride, I knew what I was getting.
I can't recommend it enough. If you are looking to upgrade prop without spending thousands on a folder, this is the ticket. My wife even approved of the upgrade. I did my change under water with a buddy's scuba gear. I could probably have done it with snorkel but it would have taken longer.

 

[Alan Gomes]

Yup. Great prop. I'm very happy with mine also.

 

[jssailem]

They are so pretty when they arrive.

 

[splax]

I have been happy with mine.

 

[Jalepeno]

very pleased with mine. Good local CANADIAN built product.

 

[pateco]

This is what I will be getting for my next prop.

 

[jssailem]

 

[pateco]

My H31 came with a 14x12 2 blade. Campbell Sailor is suggesting a three blade 13x8 as a replacement. They say they are no longer making 2 blade props.

 

[SFS]

Interesting. I have a 14x14 2 blade, and CS recommended a 14x8 3 blade. Did they quote you a price?

 

[pateco]

Interesting. I have a 14x14 2 blade, and CS recommended a 14x8 3 blade. Did they quote you a price?

A little less than $600

What engine is in your H31. I have the 13hp 2GM?

 

[SFS]

Mine was about $585 US.

I have more ponies than you, the Yanmar 3YM20, rated at 23. I wonder why they stepped down the diameter by an inch for you.

 

[pateco]

Mine was about $585 US.

I have more ponies than you, the Yanmar 3YM20, rated at 23. I wonder why they stepped down the diameter by an inch for you.

Yeah same price to me. I think the step down in size was due to horsepower. My current 14" prop maxes out the engine at only 3000 rpm at full throttle.

 

[jssailem]

In my experience, Kelsey works hard to identify your specific boat equipment and match the prop specifications. A smaller prop would have less mass and spin a little quicker than a big prop. In my case I went from a 24 in to a 22 in getting much better apparent performance in the process.

 

[bamabaxter]

Agreed. The guy knows what he is doing. I think it is about 50% science and 50% experience. Even when dealing with my buddy's boat which was a model Kelsey had never propped before, he was able to use all of the data to nail it first try.

In my experience, Kelsey works hard to identify your specific boat equipment and match the prop specifications. A smaller prop would have less mass and spin a little quicker than a big prop. In my case I went from a 24 in to a 22 in getting much better apparent performance in the process.

 

[JamesG161]

If you are a racer, the third blade on a prop can shave off 1 knot per hour. [per a master racer]
Jim...

 

[Jalepeno]

If you are a racer, the third blade on a prop can shave off 1 knot per hour. [per a master racer]
Jim...

A three blade Campbell Sailor has less drag than a two blade with Mickey Mouse ears. If your clutch gear unit allows, just put it into neutral when racing.

 

[jeff356]

Just got a Cambell Sailor this winter to replaced my original fixed 2 blade and am ready to put it through its paces and look forward to better performance than the 2 blade with less vibration.
Noticed you have your nuts reversed on the prop picture per MaineSail, check out his article on Lap-Fitting a Propeller to a Shaft.

 

[bamabaxter]

I was waiting for this comment. I have read Mainsail's artilcle, but it is a bit difficult to lap a prop underwater. Secondly, the nuts are in the same orientation as they were when I removed them, not to mention the same as the boats around me. Checked several. Guess it really doesn't matter since they stayed on for 20 years with no issues. As long as they are properly torqued and have a cotter pin installed correctly, there isn't much to worry about. The actual standard is from ABYC and SAE, which is what Mainsail is referring to.

 

[jeff356]

Hope you didn't think I was suggesting to lap the prop under water, I did mine out of the water but also had a heck of a time getting the old prop to break free even with a 2 jaw pulley puller and finally using a torch for heat, props to you.
Am looking to enjoy the same results as you see.

 

[bamabaxter]

No worries man.
Prop puller + BFH and my old came right off. Use the puller to set tension then give it a whack from the back and it jumps right off. Leaving the small nut on but backed off keeps the prop and key from falling into the abyss....or in my case, 30 ft of lake water.