[Public-list] Props and prop shafts

[jon]

Dear Lee,
             Comments:
         1. I,also, was attracted to the 16 HP Sole version. The 
dealer/engineer talked me out of it for the reason that the boat will do 
fine with the smaller Horsepower until you run into adverse conditions and 
then you will possibly regret not having ponied up for the extra reserve 
which is there just when you need it. Cost was my initial influence, of 
course, but I got over it! I do not regret one bit the extra horsepower. We 
hit Dodd Narrows an hour early and needed every ounce of energy to combat a 
6 or 7 knot current and get through, which we did with some in reserve as it 
turned out. I don't think the smaller engine would have made it. Secondly, 
three cylinders are better than two from a vibration standpoint.
         2. I went with a two blade wide blade and it works just fine. I 
don't care about reversing issues since I have basically given up any 
reliance on being able to predict the behaviour of my boat and have found 
other ways of landing safely at and leaving the dock.
         3. Why would you change the shaft size?
         4. I have no knowledge about plastic props.
      Regards Jonathan
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Subject: [Public-list] Props and prop shafts


> Thanks Calliope, Emmy, Sonsy, for the opinions on engine replacement. 
> Joe
> Demers, the Beta dealer in Newington Conn. said that there is a 16 hp 
> model
> now, and it caught my attention.
>
> I'm thinking of going from a 7/8" shaft to 1". Has anyone done this? If 
> so,
> was there any problem finding a cutlass bearing housing that fit into the 
> hull
> without renovations?
>
> I want to go with a two blade vs. a three. Joe recommends a wide blade, 
> two
> blade. Sounds right. Anyone have any thoughts? What about materials; did I
> hear  that there are composite (plastic) propellers out there, and if so, 
> has
> anyone had any experience with them?
>
> Thx as always,
> Lee
> Stargazer #255
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