[Public-List] Prop Survey

[Jeffrey]

Thanks Don,

I'll check that out.

Jeff

On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 4:02 PM, Don Lang <potatosailor at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Jeff,
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> My boats electric so my prop info won't be much help, but may I suggest filling out the Analysis form on Michigan Wheels site (no affiliation, link below)
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> http://www.miwheel.com/propellers/prop-it-right/
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> Its a free service; you fill out the form with your boat specs, engine specs, clearances, etc and let their  engineers figure it out.
> I was very pleased with the results I got from them.
> With my combination of electric motor, reduction, etc I was at wits end trying to figure out how to prop my boat and get it right on the first go.
> They came up with a prop that had to be custom made and took six weeks to get.
> The prop cost me about $350 but was well worth the time and money, its truly perfect for my system, there is no way I would have got this right on my own.
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> Cheers, Don
> #473 Kolohe
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> I'm curious about what propellers others are using in their A30's?
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> 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
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> 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
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> So, if you know what size prop you have and are happy with it please speak up!
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> Jeff Fongemie
> #116 Seagrass
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> http://picasaweb.google.com/fongemie
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Jeffrey Fongemie

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