flattening reef

From: "Jacques Guerette" <jguerett at nortelnetworks.com>

Dick,
I've got a 13x7 two blade hanging of my Atomic 4.  I can hit 5 knots easily
but after this the prop loses its bite.  This is not a problem for where I
sail.  I also have a three-blade prop of the same sizing.  I've used this in
the past and it bites quite well.  If I were in an area subject to large
swells or strong currents, I'd probably switch back to the 3-blade.

Jacques

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Dick Filinich [SMTP:daf at mobiletel.com]
> Sent:	Friday, March 05, 1999 12:47 PM
> To:	alberg30 at onelist.com
> Subject:	[alberg30] atomic 4
> 
> From: Dick Filinich <daf at mobiletel.com>
> 
> Jacques:Mechanic told me my atomic 4 was in perfect condition,infact
> after this e-mail I'm going to put the engine back in the boat.Diesel
> repower will have to wait till I have more time to shop around,I'm gonna
> take some advice and hold off on the Kubota,brother I had the money in
> hand and on my way.My atomic four is turning a 12x6 two blade wheel.Does
> anyone have a prop of similar size on their boat with atomic four,do you
> reach hull speed,any help will appreciated.Yes when I convert to diesel
> my atomic four will be for sale with all extra parts and gauges,by the
> way that are all brand new,think there teleflex stainless.My clutch
> needed adjustment and this gave me a good opportunity to get the bilge
> clean of years of junk without the engine in the way.Hopefully I can get
> better speed than before,if not the engine is coming out again
> today,can't buck the Mississippi River with the slow speed I had before.
>  Dick # 191 "High Spirits"Galliano,La.
> 
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