Propellor pitch

[burgundyben]

I just thought I would consult with the forum oracles, I have got a Huntress, I believe displacement is 2500 kgs, I have a 1:1 gearbox and 200 hp engine.

My current prop is 16.75 by 16.75 and I have got a new 16.75 by 17.5 prop that I was given when I bought the boat.

She currently does about 28 knts flat out, whether there is any chop and if I am on my own or have 6 on board she still pulls 2500 rpm.

Do I need to fit a bigger prop? I want to get the set up absolutely right, then I'll consider any mods to the engine to up the power, I want to be able to beat the Red Jet down Southampton water to Cowes.....

 

[Col]

Blimey, your gonna have your work cut out, Red jet3 can do 44knts!
That will take more than a prop change and an engine tweak.
Love to see it though.

 

[burgundyben]

Yeah, I know they can go bloody fast, generally I think the Red Jets do about 35 knots, if I can get the huntress up to say 40 knts I reckon that would do, I think the M225 engine can be pushed to pull 300 hp and that would certainly do it.

 

[byron]

You should be treating your Huntress as the glamorous old lady she is and not trying to race her.

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[longjohnsilver]

Owners club

There is a Fairey owners club with a forum, should be able to advise. www.faireyownersclub.co.uk

lovely boat, good to see them still about.

 

[Col]

Where are you based ? I might have seen you about. I'm a closet fan of faireys - the boat kind, (just don't tell my grp owning mates) and I tend to sneak an envious peek when I see one.









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[burgundyben]

I dont want to race her, just want to go very fast.

Yes, there is a great website ofr the owners club (I am a member) its faireyownersclub.co.uk

I am based in Hamble and boat is at the top of the river, called Cascade.

 

[Freebee]

For a minute there I nearly posted the same response I left you on the FOC forum. Seems we have similar reading habits! I think I picked up the lead to the program from one of these forums try a search and see if you can pick up the lead.