[Public-List] Prop Survey

[Michael Connolly]

Jeff, 

I have a two blade 13 x 9 attached to the original Grey Marine gas engine. Works fine. 

Michael #133 



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From: "Jeffrey" <fongemie at gmail.com> 
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> 
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 4:05:16 PM 
Subject: [Public-List] Prop Survey 

I'm curious about what propellers others are using in their A30's? 

My boat came with a large three bladed prop, I can't remember the size 
but it was tight in the aperture. 
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Fpj8A9TYOoJ72WipyH_XMNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink 


Each blade was big! It really moved the boat well. Unfortunately that 
old prop was less bronze and more copper so we changed it when I 
replaced the shaft. After hearing such good things about the Campbell 
Sailer prop, I ordered one after speaking with Norm at West by West 
Enterprises. http://www.westbynorth.com/CampbellSailer.aspx. Norm was 
great to work with, and after discussing back and forth I ordered the 
12" diameter x 8" pitch three bladed Campbell Sailor.  My first 
reaction when I received it was that it was TINY compared to the old 
prop!  I think Norm got the size right, the prop was able to push the 
boat to hull speed just about at the max of my motor. However, after 
three seasons with this, I'm contemplating a new prop.  What I dislike 
about the Campbell Sailer is that it is very sensitive to seaweed. 
Even a small bit of weed, or grass and we're lucky to hit 2 knots. 
With this prop, removing seaweed is almost a daily chore if we are 
traveling very far. 
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/botBsyVFuOPFFBQSC2_OhdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink 

So, if you know what size prop you have and are happy with it please speak up! 

Jeff Fongemie 
#116 Seagrass 

http://picasaweb.google.com/fongemie 







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