Prop for Beneteau 351

[Sealink]

I have a 1994 Beneteau Oceanis 351 and the numbers on the old prop cannot be read. The diesel engine is a Perkins. Would anybody know what propeller this boat would have come from the factory with? Also, I would appreciate any recommendations on the best place to purchase a new prop. With only a small shaft nut for sacrificial metal, I am afraid over the years my prop has become a bit of sacrificial metal itself. Thanks -

 

[joker460]

I believe it's a 3 blade fixed prop 16 x 12 RH.

Someone else can confirm.

Good Luck

 

[Sealink]

Thank you very much for the reply. I will standby to see what confirmations we receive. Take care and thanks again!

 

[Ron20324]

You can get a "collar" zinc that bolts around the shaft. You have to know your shaft diameter.

 

[joker460]

Your zinc should look like this http://www.marineoutfitters.ca/index.cfm?category=10025|10281&product=16550650&code=628309113162

I believe it's the 25 mm one

 

[fstbttms]

You have a 25mm shaft. You can buy limited clearance collar zincs especially cast for Beneteau & Jeanneau boats from BoatZincs.com:

http://www.boatzincs.com/beneteau-donut-collar-specs.html

 

[jigray3]

I would think this is a perfect time for a folding/feathering/auto prop. I love mine.

 

[Sealink]

I am still hunting for a new prop. I did have a folding prop at one time, but put the stock prop back on the boat. I had a vibration problem at low RPM I could never resolve. I would love to purchase a stock prop from someone who converted their prop to a folding / feathering variety. Thanks for the reply

 

[cymeyer]

We bought a maxprop for our 321 and love it. Very smooth. No prop walk when backing up.

 

[Tejas]

Have a three bladed Maxprop on a First 36.7 and am very satisfied -- pricy but well worth the expense. I also buy the zincs (magnesium actually because of fresh water) from boatzincs.con.

 

[cymeyer]

Hey Tejas,

I also use the magnesium 'zincs'. I clean them off each Fall with a Dremel and put them back on. I will order new ones from boatzincs when needed...

 

[Cwoody]

I put a Campbell Sailor 3 blade on my 331 this year. Very happy with results. Less prop walk and almost no vibration compared to the OEM 2 blade.
They probably already have the prop specs for your boat on file. http://www.westbynorth.com/CampbellSailer.aspx

Here is a pic: Note the prop and collar zincs also from boatzincs.com