Propellers - Saildrive vs Shaft Drive

[Pieter Einthoven]

Have a sailboat (Beneteau 393) with 52 hp diesel and shaft drive to fixed pitch 18" 3 bladed propeller. Someone offered me a 18" 3 bladed folding propeller, but is was for a SailDrive, not a shaft drive. Any thoughts on if I could use a propeller designed for a sail drive on my shaft drive boat? I am guessing the answer is no, but there is always hope.

 

[Tally Ho]

I don’t know for sure, but I don’t think the saildrive taper and hub will fit on a traditional shaft. But hopefully who has tried it will answer.