[Public-List] Public-List Digest, Vol 4511, Issue 1

[Mike Lehman]

Clearly, the prop you choose should be matched the engine you
have...Michigan Wheel is a great resource for matching the correct prop for
engine and boat.

On Wed, Jun 19, 2024, 7:19 PM John Johnston via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Thanks, George.
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Jun 19, 2024, at 6:10 PM, George Dinwiddie via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > On 6/19/24 5:07 PM, John Johnston via Public-List wrote:
> >> Isn’t the two blade prop based on being driven by an Atomic 4, or
> similar engine that has no gear reduction and therefore spins much faster?
> >
> > The two-blades is to reduce drag while sailing, especially if you line
> up the prop with the keel.
> >
> > The 7" pitch is for the faster turning prop shaft. For a diesel, you
> probably want a 10" pitch or so.
> >
> > - George
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