Has anyone convert to the campbell 3 blade. I am sailing a 1984 31 with a
Yanmar 2gmf witn 2.62:1 transmission
Yanmar 2gmf witn 2.62:1 transmission
Campbell 3 blade prop
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Yes I have. The decision was based upon Maine Sail's (featured expert on SailboatOwners.com forums) tests and reviews. Here is the link. There were lot's of responses and questions to Maine Sail's opening post/review which are useful to read. But to see the review, go to the bottom of the page.
http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=112587&page=2
The Sailor prop is working fine on my boat. I am not a racer, so can't attest to how many races I might have won (
) by making the switch. When motoring, the forward performance is the same as my previous original stock two-bladed dumbo ears type prop. Prop walk in reverse is a little better than before. But I'm sure most of the severe prop walk I have on my boat is due to hull shape and prop location rather than the prop itself. Thrust performance in reverse is not as good as the two-blade I had. More time and more reverse rpms have to be budgeted to stop the boat when berthing for instance. But on the plus side, the poorer reverse performance is likely an indication of lower drag when under sail.
http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=112587&page=2
The Sailor prop is working fine on my boat. I am not a racer, so can't attest to how many races I might have won (
) by making the switch. When motoring, the forward performance is the same as my previous original stock two-bladed dumbo ears type prop. Prop walk in reverse is a little better than before. But I'm sure most of the severe prop walk I have on my boat is due to hull shape and prop location rather than the prop itself. Thrust performance in reverse is not as good as the two-blade I had. More time and more reverse rpms have to be budgeted to stop the boat when berthing for instance. But on the plus side, the poorer reverse performance is likely an indication of lower drag when under sail.
I concur. Another nice thing that I found with the campbell 3 blade is that it takes the shakes out of the boat that the 2 blade caused.
I replaced my 1987 Hunter 31 2 blade folding prop with a campbell 3 blade prop and replaced my Hunter 386 2 blade fixed prop with a campbell 3 blade prop. Very happy with the improved performance of both.
Agreed did my 1980 Hunter 33' and my 1985 Hunter 40' both with excellent results. Norm is a great guy to do business with. The prop is truly a work of art in bronze...
CS prop
I have the Campbell sailor prop on my H356.Very happy with overall performance. I will buy it again if I buy a another Hunter.
I have the Campbell sailor prop on my H356.Very happy with overall performance. I will buy it again if I buy a another Hunter.
Campbell Prop
I have upgraded to the Campbell three blade on two of my boats, 1980 H30 and 2000 H340. The upgrade improved my speed, dinghy towing ability and reduced vibration. The recommendation from the company on size, pitch was very close to the ideal prop for each boat and I will/would not hesitate to use their prop in the future.
I have upgraded to the Campbell three blade on two of my boats, 1980 H30 and 2000 H340. The upgrade improved my speed, dinghy towing ability and reduced vibration. The recommendation from the company on size, pitch was very close to the ideal prop for each boat and I will/would not hesitate to use their prop in the future.
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