Beneteau 323 - folding, feathering, fixed?
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I put on a Gori two-blade folding prop last July. I'm happy with it. I think reverse prop walk is less. I installed it myself. You would probably get a 16-inch, but the pitch would vary depending on your engine horsepower rating. I believe my 2006, 22 hp is a 13pitch. Check AB Marine, www.AB-Marine.com
I put on a Gori two-blade folding prop last July. I'm happy with it. I think reverse prop walk is less. I installed it myself. You would probably get a 16-inch, but the pitch would vary depending on your engine horsepower rating. I believe my 2006, 22 hp is a 13pitch. Check AB Marine, www.AB-Marine.com
Flex-O-Fold 3 Blade
We have a Flex-O-Fold 3 Blade prop, and we find that it gives us plenty of power. We can get up to 6.8 to 7 knots on the engine. We are also happy with our sailing performance. I have heard estimates that a folding prop will gain you anywhere from .5 - 1 knot in performance. Obviously the 2 blade folding props allow for less drag than the Flex-O-Fold 3 blade, but may be less powerful under engine - and maybe more issues with prop walk.
We have a Flex-O-Fold 3 Blade prop, and we find that it gives us plenty of power. We can get up to 6.8 to 7 knots on the engine. We are also happy with our sailing performance. I have heard estimates that a folding prop will gain you anywhere from .5 - 1 knot in performance. Obviously the 2 blade folding props allow for less drag than the Flex-O-Fold 3 blade, but may be less powerful under engine - and maybe more issues with prop walk.
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