Hunter Legend 35.5 propeller pitch

Jan 26, 2015
5
Hunter 35.5 Lake Lanier
Can anyone tell me the standard pitch on a 16 inch diameter propeller on a 1990 Hunter Legend 35.5 with a Yanmar 3GFM, 27 Hp engine with a 1 inch shaft drive? I cannot read the stamp on my prop.
Thank you in advance.
 

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
7,815
Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
standard pitch
Most propellers are 18 inch pitch.
But...
You may want to consider price versus pitch options. Two bladed props have less drag when sailing. Three bladed prop give more power potential per revolution.
Also your running standard engine RPM plays a part.
Jim...
 

JamesG161

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
7,815
Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
I forgot, you can measure your props pitch.
Jim...
 

BLIGHT

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Feb 10, 2004
93
Hunter 35.5 Middle River Maryand
I just checked my prop for my 1989 35.5 two bladed prop and found it was 12 but I the dia was marked 17. I should also mention that the engine is a 3GM30F which should not make a difference. Just to note that on my current Kiwi Feathering prop is Dia of 16.5 with a pitch of 22.
Bob