[Alberg30] Prop selection
Tom Sutherland
sutherlandt at prodigy.net
Tue Nov 25 08:30:37 PST 2003
Mike, You make some real good points. Thanks!
tom s
Mike Lehman wrote:
>
> I would not run my boat on the reverse gear for any extended period of time.
> The gearing is different that the forward gear and reverse was designed to
> be used only for short periods. Maybe someone, who knows more about
> transmission, can comment on this.
>
> Second, a new prop isn't that expensive, and if properly sized you won't
> have to try different ones, because you will have the right one. You are not
> 'stuck' with a prop forever... it can be re-pitched. There are limits which,
> if memory serves me, is 1" in either direction. Meaning you can go from a
> 12x6 to a 12x7 or the other way to a 12x5. Some things you can't change are
> diameter or direction L/R. That's when you buy a new prop.
>
> Mike Lehman
> "Gilleleje" #505
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Tom Sutherland <sutherlandt at prodigy.net>
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> Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Prop selection
> Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:31:05 -0500
>
> Thanks Mike!
>
> Are you pleased with the performance of this prop?
>
> I have recently installed a new three cylinder kubota diesel. The engine
> is supposed to produce 25hp at 3000 rps. It has a Hurth transmission
> with a reduction of 1.79 in forward and 1.85 in reverse. I am still
> turning my old prop which is a 12X6 2 blade. It is a right handed prop
> however and the new set-up calls for a left handed prop. I thought I
> could get by with just reversing the transmission linkage (forward is
> reverse and reverse is forward) until I had a chance to see how the 12x6
> prop would perform and maybe help me determine what I should order.
>
> I have been given mixed reports as to what effect this might have on my
> transmission so I am a bit uneasy as to how long I should run this way.
> It actually seems to perform pretty well.
>
> I am however leaning toward a three bladed prop.
>
> As I understand things you are pretty much stuck with any new prop once
> you buy the thing. Not like you can send it back and try something else.
> So I am a bit anxious about what prop I should order.... Maybe I should
> contact "Michigan Wheel" and see if they can make a recommendation.
>
> Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> (I invite one and all to comment)
>
> Tom S
> A-30 #412
>
> Mike Lehman wrote:
> >
> > If I remember correctly, the prop is a 12x10 3 blade. I had it sized for
> the
> > design and weight of the boat taking into cosideration the power curve of
> > the engine and cruising rpms. Michigan Wheel, Inc. did the calculations
> and
> > I bought the prop at Miller's Island in Baltimore.
> >
> > Mike Lehman
> > "Gilleleje" #505
> >
> > ----Original Message Follows----
> > From: Tom Sutherland <sutherlandt at prodigy.net>
> > Reply-To: sutherlandt at prodigy.net, Alberg 30 public
> > list<public-list at alberg30.org>
> > To: Alberg 30 public list <public-list at alberg30.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Re: Public-list Digest, Vol 169, Issue 7
> > Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:33:47 -0500
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > What prop do you turn with this engine? I am sure you have said but I do
> > not recall.
> >
> > Tom S
> >
> > Mike Lehman wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a 4cly 30HP Universal that I installed myself in #505. It's
> more
> > > power than you need.
> > >
> > > Mike Lehman
> > > "Gilleleje" #505
> >
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