Nonsense - there's no reason why a folding prop shouldn't push you to hull
speed. In
fact, one reason for a folder is that you don'

Jeff, speed for the 32 under power is listed as 6 knots. I can make a bit
better in calm water. With a three blade fixed she'll make hull speed at far
lower RPMs.
My buddy's J-30 could easily make 7 knots with a fixed blade. Now he tends to
make 5 with a fold unless he pushes it.

RB