Prop Size

Rosie1

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Dec 5, 2017
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Irwin 30 Guntersville, Al
I have a Irwin 30 1980 with a 2 blade 13x13 prop I want to go to a 3 blade has anyone ever done this is what size did you use
Rosie1
 

Dave Groshong

SBO Staff
Staff member
Jan 25, 2007
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Catalina 22 Seattle
Typically you go down one number in pitch, so 13 x 12, but talk to a prop shop to be sure, they will want to know waterline length, displacement, transmission reduction number (should be a plaque on the trans), hull speed, engine HP
 

Rosie1

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Dec 5, 2017
2
Irwin 30 Guntersville, Al
Thanks a million Dave This is my first sail boat so have a lot to learn
Rosie1