[Public-List] Prop Questions
Bob Bounds via Public-List
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Thu Mar 17 15:45:12 PDT 2016
Bill,
What rpm was your Gramarine running at 6 knots hull speed? I am interested
in your 12 X 6 propellor if it becomes available.
Thank you
Bob #132
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Woodford via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Prop Questions
> 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> 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> </div><div>Date:16-03-2016 9:26 AM
>> (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: gdinwiddie at alberg30.org,
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org </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> 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> </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>, George Dinwiddie
>> <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
>> </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> 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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