Dane in need of Mitchell 31 propeller info...

[Viggo]

Hello boating people

My propeller in my newly boat vessel has corroded entirely - chips come off by the touch of a fnger (lack of proper anodes/maintenance).

I can of course replace with same size/pitch, but maybe that is not optimum. So... does anyone here know what a 1974 Mitchell mi1, born (and still running) with a Perkins 6354m/115 hp wa equipped with originally? Gear is Borg Warner.

Also, does anyone know of a Mitchell boat owner community -/on the interwebs...

Thanks for any tips, greeting from the mainland,

viggo

 

[tillergirl]

Yes, got one. I am afraid she is afloat until November and I don't know the size/pitch. Have a Perks 6.354 with Borg Warner. Very, very good stuff.

 

[Viggo]

Uh may I ask of your fuel economy. Thx

 

[tillergirl]

I would need to look at my log book. I did some reasonable calculations at the end of last season. As I said I need to check I think it was a little over 2 gallons an hour. Usually I cruise at 2K revs. Mk1 with aft cabin with the central area built up to provide a fully enclosed wheelhouse. I will check my log book when I go afloat next.

 

[tillergirl]

Seadog by Roger Gaspar, on Flickr

Not very useful!

P1040829 by Roger Gaspar, on Flickr

The 'auxiliary' engine is slightly less useful than a chocolate teapot. Very nicely installed but rather short of hummph.

I have had to sell my beloved wooden yacht on account of arthritis but these keeps me afloat and safe on board!

 

[Firefly625]

There is a Mitchell 31 group on Facebook, also a good place to post your question.

 

[Viggo]

Great. Thank you!