Has anyone out there compared the three blade prop Catalina Direct sells to a Michigan Wheel Sailor 3 prop? Or Does anyone know the vendor that makes the prop for Catalina Direct? I have tried to find reviews on their web site and talked to them on the phone with no luck. Looks like the prop CD sells has fatter blades than the Michigan Wheel which prob. means more power less sailing performance. Anyone with any experience with either of these props please feel free to comment. Also not sure about which pitch to use. I have read posts from people using 9"-12" pitches. I figure the middle maybe a 13"x10".
Catalina 30 3 blade prop
- Thread starter ScottNeely
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Don't guess at prop specs. You know, unless you like throwing money away. 
Contact any reputable prop shop or manufacturer. Be prepared to give them details about your boat (displacement, engine horsepower, gear ratio etc.) and they will be able to tell you exactly what you should be using.
Contact any reputable prop shop or manufacturer. Be prepared to give them details about your boat (displacement, engine horsepower, gear ratio etc.) and they will be able to tell you exactly what you should be using.
Check www.sailcdi.com. They have some guidance on various boat/engine configurations. I have the 2 blade prop on my A4, as recommended.
I think this is the vendor that Catalina Direct uses.
I think this is the vendor that Catalina Direct uses.