I'm sure this question has been asked a few hundred times. I am thinking of switching to a folding prop. With an in-mast furling system, I need all the extra speed I can get. I hear some of the negatives and wonder if the extra performance when sailing is worth it.
folding prop
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It depends upon the prop.
I installed a Seahawk Slipstream stainless folding prop on my Nonsuch 30 and never regretted it. Superior performance over other folders (bronze) that I have been acquainted with. I get fixed-prop performance (both forward and reverse) and a stainless prop that is totally user maintainable. I purchased mine through H&H Propeller in Salem, MA ( www.handhprop.com ). Jim Blanchard is a pleasure to deal with and is extremely helpful. You can also see the prop at http://www.seahawk.com..au/content/folding.php?menu=products For under a grand you can't beat it! Cheers, Bob
I installed a Seahawk Slipstream stainless folding prop on my Nonsuch 30 and never regretted it. Superior performance over other folders (bronze) that I have been acquainted with. I get fixed-prop performance (both forward and reverse) and a stainless prop that is totally user maintainable. I purchased mine through H&H Propeller in Salem, MA ( www.handhprop.com ). Jim Blanchard is a pleasure to deal with and is extremely helpful. You can also see the prop at http://www.seahawk.com..au/content/folding.php?menu=products For under a grand you can't beat it! Cheers, Bob
Martec folder
We use a Martec elliptical folder on our Hunter 37.5. It provides superior sailing performance in light air. We can motor in forward 7.2 knots at about 2400 rpm. We have minimal propwalk in reverse. The only drawback is that you must rev. up the engine quite a bit to stop the boat. You need to anticipate more and allow yourself more time to stop. It doesn't take too much time to learn this ,though. We feel the performance under sail outweighs this. Alice A.
We use a Martec elliptical folder on our Hunter 37.5. It provides superior sailing performance in light air. We can motor in forward 7.2 knots at about 2400 rpm. We have minimal propwalk in reverse. The only drawback is that you must rev. up the engine quite a bit to stop the boat. You need to anticipate more and allow yourself more time to stop. It doesn't take too much time to learn this ,though. We feel the performance under sail outweighs this. Alice A.
Max-Prop for me
A bit pricey but I picked up one full knot on my 29.5 Hunter. An unintended benefit is that it provides much more thrust in reverse, which is great while manuevering in the splip, and outstanding for backing off from a sandbar when grounded.
A bit pricey but I picked up one full knot on my 29.5 Hunter. An unintended benefit is that it provides much more thrust in reverse, which is great while manuevering in the splip, and outstanding for backing off from a sandbar when grounded.
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