[Public-list] Propellers

[Rob Alley]

Three questions:

1.  Who makes the machinery prop, please?
2.   Do you know--how many RPMs did you get with your old prop in 
neutral when sailing? 3.   How many RPMs does the new prop turn when 
sailing in neutral at the same speed?

Thanks

Rob

Dudley Baker wrote:

>All
>Much has been written on proper propellers, but here is my additional  2 cents:
>- Last summer, (first season for me with the boat), speed and power were awful with existing prop
>--- I have a Universal MX-25, 2:1 (23 hp).  Prop was a 3-bladed 13 X 9 Sailor.
>-  In the end, I decided to change out the prop for a 3-bladed 13 X 12 Machinery.    What a
>difference!!.  At a very comfortable 1200 rpms, I am moving at 5 knots.  Max speed is over 6 kts @
>2800 rpm
>- If you want performance go to the machinery "mickey mouse ears" shape!!
>
>Dudley Baker
>297 Heron
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