New Featherstream Prop

[Halo]

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I am now thinking the the hassle of the folding prop outweighs the benefits when sailing so will probably revert to a fixed prop at least for now.[/QUOTE]

My flex of fold 3 blader is the best improvement I have made on my boat. Would not go back to a fixed prop for any money

 

[GrahamM376]

Thanks for the input to all re Cruising RPM vs hull speed, and Chris has indicated that Hull speed @ Continuous HP rating would be a good place to start, with the option of tweaking the outputs and speeds to suit my needs at next haul out, by supplying me with a new machined Pitch Cassette. All they need me to do is supply them with a sea trial data sheet prior to lift out, and they will machine a new Pitch Cassette at no extra cost. That plus a low season discount has swung it for me, and I don't think I could do better under the circumstances.

I am aware there might be supposedly better props available ? but funds dictate one of the cheaper options ( which is still a major leap in expense for me) and I don't think in my opinion I could get much better service than that anywhere.

Cheers

Philip

We had excellent service from them and they got the pitch right first time so no need to change the cassette. Gave us best part of a knot low speed sailing and much better punch into chop + wind.