Ahoy,
I am in the process of what I consider a big project this off-season. I am planning on re-powering my 1979 Hunter 30. I currently have a Yanmar YSM-12 which is a sweet running motor but alas, has only 10 HP continuous and 12 HP peak. My wife and I cruise Lake Ontario in the summer and have on more than one occasion found the 10 HP leaving us wanting more. I'll re-power with a Yanmar 2GM20F with 18 HP continuous and 20 HP peak.
So.... that said. Does anyone have personal experience or any recommendations on a prop. I presume feathering and 3 bladed will be the path to take. I really like the Kiwi props but have some performance concerns based on what I have read. I also sail on a budget so some of the no brainer premium solutions are flying above my altitude.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Bob
I am in the process of what I consider a big project this off-season. I am planning on re-powering my 1979 Hunter 30. I currently have a Yanmar YSM-12 which is a sweet running motor but alas, has only 10 HP continuous and 12 HP peak. My wife and I cruise Lake Ontario in the summer and have on more than one occasion found the 10 HP leaving us wanting more. I'll re-power with a Yanmar 2GM20F with 18 HP continuous and 20 HP peak.
So.... that said. Does anyone have personal experience or any recommendations on a prop. I presume feathering and 3 bladed will be the path to take. I really like the Kiwi props but have some performance concerns based on what I have read. I also sail on a budget so some of the no brainer premium solutions are flying above my altitude.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Bob