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[rippleeffect709]

I am just upsizing to a Catalina 30. it has a universal 21hp diesel with a folding prop. i would like to change it out for a fixed, but don't know what prop to look for. I understand there are different possibilities depending on conditions for me, but just want a "middle of the road" prop. I sail in Nova Scotia, Canada, open Atlantic conditions can prevail.
Can anyone advise.
R.E.

 

[Ken13559]

campbell sailor prop would nice.

 

[Steve Dion]

I would second that on the Campbell prop. $600 or so.

 

[Jalepeno]

Campbell sailor 3-blade.
Call or email them and they will recommend the diameter & pitch.

 

[Ross]

You will need to know the details on your reduction gear.

 

[sailaway78]

I betcha

If you do some looking around, there is someone out there with the same hull/engine combination, that would love to trade you a three blade for yours. There is always someone who always wants to go just a little faster.

 

[brazenarticle]

CDI - (the roller furling folks) - also sell polyurethane props. On my Catalina 28 I've been happy with it so far, it seems that I have less vibration and noise from the engine, slightly more speed for the rpm.
I was considering a three blade when this was suggested on the Catalina 28 group.
The folks at CDI were great, they actually answer the phone and have conversations about the product.

 

[sailaway78]

Hhhmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I have to wonder if the poly things would be any more resistant to growth of barnacles and such.

 

[Mike8221]

I am just upsizing to a Catalina 30. it has a universal 21hp diesel with a folding prop. i would like to change it out for a fixed, but don't know what prop to look for. I understand there are different possibilities depending on conditions for me, but just want a "middle of the road" prop. I sail in Nova Scotia, Canada, open Atlantic conditions can prevail.
Can anyone advise.
R.E.

I purchased a campbell sailor last year and am quite impressed with it. I have a Hunter 30 with a Yanmar 15 hp. In short, i recommend it.

 

[rippleeffect709]

Thanks to all. I am still just toying with the idea I guess. I will try the folding first, before jumping.... "ship" (pardon the pun)
i will enjoy being a part of the forum line, and hopefully add an idea for someone else too.
R.E.

 

[rardiH36]

Just in case you want to know more about the Campbell Sailor Prop, Mainesail did an extensive review a few years ago with real world test results. Here is the link. Go to the opening post #1. I put one on my boat to replace a two-blade dumbo type. An improvement. Like it.

http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.co...&highlight=Prop+Review+Campbell+Sailor&page=2

 

[Swan]

Mainsail is an excellent source of info...thanks for the link! I'm a bit smarter because of it. Hope Ripple Effect finds what he needs now that he has the boat he's been searching for!!!

 

[Paul F]

Switched from a two blade to a three blade about 7 years ago. Much more power and with the right size and pitch better rpm's. Don't know about shipping to Canada but this is a very good source for information and propellers, Admiral C&B Propellers.

http://discountprops.com/