[Public-List] Prop Survey

[Jeffrey]

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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Jeffrey Fongemie

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