[Public-List] propeller

[George Dinwiddie via Public-List]

Charles,

I believe the original prop used on the A30 with the A4 was a 13x7. Many 
people can give many reasons why this is the wrong prop, but it seems to 
have generally worked well.

- George

On 2/23/16 8:49 AM, charles pleisse via Public-List wrote:
> I have the engine (original A4) out this winter so I can replace shaft and
> associated hardware and I'm thinking of trying a two blade prop for better
> sailing performance.  The current prop is a three blade 12x5.  What was
> spec'ed originally on these boats and should any consideration be given to
> the age of the engine when determining propeller pitch?
>
> Charles Pleisse
> Sookie #221

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