[Alberg30] 2 blade prop

[Kevin Blanc]

George, in my opinion, it's better with a three-blade. Not a panacea, 
but noticeably better.

George Dinwiddie wrote:

> Yves,
>
> I would keep the old 2 blade.  In fact, I've done so.  The fact is, 
> when in reverse you've effectively got a large fixed rudder and a 
> small moveable keel, because the waterflow is reversed.  No prop is 
> going to change that.  Instead, you should learn how to use what 
> you've got.
>
> To make the boat turn well, you need water flowing past the rudder, 
> and that means the boat has to be moving.  Going forward, you can 
> motor slowly and the prop will add to the water flow.  In reverse, you 
> need to be moving faster, so give it a good jolt of gas.
>
> Then, you don't want to be going too fast, so shift to neutral and let 
> the boat's momentum carry you.  In fact, I like to give a smaller 
> burst of forward, but not enough to slow the boat down.  It seems to 
> help the waterflow across the rudder.
>
> It works, but because of the prop walk, you'll find the boat wants to 
> turn in one direction (bow to starboard, stern to port).  Use that, 
> and choose to turn that way, even if you have to turn further.
>
>  - George
>
> Yves Parenteau wrote:
>
>> I'm a first time boat owner and just wondering if I should replace the 2
>> blade prop for a 3 blade right away before the boat hits the water. 
>> It's a
>> $600 dollars expense I could do without right now. any comments 
>> please( I
>> concern about reverse capabilities )
>
>


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