Duo Props

[coops]

Caught my prop on a rock over the weekend /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif Damaged the inner prop.
I have an S25 Kad 32 install. Does anyone know which type of duoprops i need to buy ie b3 etc. I forgot to have a look before leaving the boat.
Many thanks

 

[[2068]]

I'd expect them to be A5's, but you need to check properly !
Might be best to give Sealine a quick call with your hull number to check...

dv.

 

[DavidJ]

Agree ask Sealine but also ask for a quote. In the past I've found the price of spares to be very competitive. This may change now that you can't go direct to the factory. Have you considered a repair job. There have been some good reports from www.steeldevelopments.co.uk on this forum. Also they sell new.

 

[OutOfTheCloset]

Have a look at http://www.marineshoponline.de/ as I bought some props from there this year. Worked out cheaper than buying from UK.

All Emails done in English and delivery was very fast.

Regards

 

[duncan]

i'll second a steel developments repair. whip the props off Sunday when you leave the boat post the busted one Monday and you should have it back to refit for the following weekend.

 

[stefan_r]

perhaps irrelevant but i have been told by those who know that stainless props are good for an extra knot or two and better acceleration....if you have buggered then perhaps a trade up?

 

[BrendanS]

they also cost a fortune to replace or repair compared to normal props, so if you like delving into the shallower parts of UK waters, not a great idea.

 

[whisper]

Don't think they made any difference to us, in either top speed or acceleration /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
They look pretty though.

 

[[2068]]

Main disadvantage with SS is that the blades are so strong, that if you do hit the bottom, you stand a good chance that the props will remain perfect and the gears in the outdrive break.

With Alu props, they might become cauliflower shaped, but at least a new set of Alu props isn't £3.5k

SS are only really required on high output engines (e.g. 8.1 Litre petrols) or big diesels at 40kts plus...

dv.