[Public-List] Prop Questions
Jonathan Bresler via Public-List
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Wed Mar 16 09:09:43 PDT 2016
Woody,
That 13x7, which replaced your 12x6 two blade, is a two or three blade prop?
Jonathan
On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Bill Woodford via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> Bob,
>
> I think you started this thread, but if I am mistaken forgive me.
>
> US 11 had a Graymarine engine when I bought her and I had a 12 x 6 two
> blade RH prop on her that I loved. The graymarine and the prop pushed the
> boat very well; 6 knots was no problem.
>
> I believe I still have the two blade 12 x 6 in my shed. If you want it,
> you can have it. John was kind enough to give me his 13 x7 when I
> repowered with a diesel and I am happy to "pay it forward" to another
> Alberger.
>
> I can also attest that the 12 x 6 IS NOT compatible with my Yanmar 2gm
> diesel. It will move the boat at approx. 2 knots and your fellow Albergers
> will have a good laugh at your expense. ( I have a hat with a propeller on
> it to prove it.)
>
>
> Woody
> US 11
>
> On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 10:21 AM, Rod via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > Mike :
> > Thanks for both bits of info.
> > 7 is way too shallow for my diesel but perhaps someone else would like to
> > know - is that prop 2 blade or 3 ?
> >
> >
> > Cheers, Rod
> >
> > <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: via Public-List <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org <javascript:;>>
> </div><div>Date:16-03-2016 9:26 AM
> > (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: gdinwiddie at alberg30.org <javascript:;>,
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org <javascript:;> </div><div>Subject: Re:
> [Public-List] Prop
> > Questions </div><div>
> > </div>
> >
> > Miller Island prpellors in Baltimore will re-pitch a prop 2"...so to
> > clarify...a 13x7 can become a 13x9 for Mir pitch...or can become a 13x5
> for
> > less pitch. The other local prop shop is in St. Michael's called Kastel,
> > I've heard excellent things about them.
> >
> >
> > FWIW, I have a 13x7 RH 1" bore w/reduction bushing to 7/8" in the Alberg
> > 30 flea market stuff. The owner wants $75 for it.
> >
> >
> > Mike Lehman
> >
> > ~~/)~/)~~
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 6:58 PM -0700, "George Dinwiddie via
> Public-List" <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Rod,
> >
> > I'll let someone else chime in on a prop shop. I don't have experience
> > with any, but I know some on this list do.
> >
> > - George
> >
> > On 3/15/16 9:08 PM, Rod via Public-List wrote:
> > > Bob: I am confident that the chip could be filled by brazing with
> bronze
> > filler rod and a bit of filing.
> > >
> > > George :
> > > Do you know if a skilled prop shop is able to reduce the pitch on a
> > bronze prop ?
> > >
> > >
> > > Cheers, Rod
> > >
> > > <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Bob Bohmer via
> > Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org <javascript:;>>
> </div><div>Date:15-03-2016
> > 8:53 PM (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org <javascript:;>>, George Dinwiddie <
> gdinwiddie at alberg30.org <javascript:;>>
> > </div><div>Subject: Re: [Public-List] Prop Questions </div><div>
> > > </div>George,
> > > I'm new to most of this as i started sailing a couple seasons ago.
> > I've
> > > gotten two opinions about the current prop. They were both very
> > experienced
> > > sailers / mechanics. They were of different opinions.Since i have it
> out
> > to
> > > redo the bottom and the cutless bearing needs replacing, the prop needs
> > to
> > > come off. So i thought i would go new and keep the old one as an
> > emergency
> > > spare. It has a chip at one end and has spotty discoloration. I wasn't
> > > aware that they could be rebuilt. #76 is kept in Gloucester, Va ( I
> live
> > in
> > > Richmond ) and im still having trouble finding A-30 specific knowledge
> > and
> > > support locally.
> > > On Mar 15, 2016 8:38 PM, "George Dinwiddie via Public-List" <
> > > public-list at lists.alberg30.org <javascript:;>> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Bob,
> > >>
> > >> On 3/15/16 8:23 PM, via Public-List wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> I read somewhere on the list that the prop on an A30 with the Gray
> > >>> Marine 4 cyl. was a 13 / 9 ( 2 blade ). This seems to be what I have
> > >>> on #76. I am unable to confirm the 9 pitch, but assume it is that.
> > >>> The name Michigan Wheel is mentioned on the maintenance pages as a
> > >>> source for a new prop. They don’t have one ( 13 / 9 ) with a 7/8”
> > >>> prop bore, but they sell a Nylon Bore Reducer with it. I also seem to
> > >>> remember that it is a right hand prop. Can anyone confirm this? Is
> > >>> there a cheaper source for a quality prop? There is a 5 – 6 week lead
> > >>> time, so I’d like to get moving on the purchase asap.
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >> Right-hand sounds right, but I've got an Atomic 4.
> > >>
> > >> Have you investigated getting your prop rebuilt?
> > >>
> > >> - George
> > >>
> > >> --
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