"Bill Farina" wrote in message
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"John Cairns" wrote in message
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"Bill Farina" wrote in message
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I'm in the process of building an e-boat and am looking for a ~19 inch
variable pitch prop along with probably the shaft and any controls that
may
be associated with it.

A friend of mine told me that Volvo makes one, but none of their dealers
seem to know anything about it.

I have been told by others that older fishing boats used to use these,
but were unable to supply a manufacturer name.

If anyone knows of a source, it would be greatly appreciated.

Luke, Maxprop, Autoprop, Martec make feathering props with adjustable
pitches. They give you a recommended pitch, you make any necessary
adjustments. Pricey, very pricey in the case of the Luke, which are
one-offs.

http://www.peluke.com/Propellers/propellers.html

http://tinylink.com/?pbh5yrcpXO

Was that what you were referring to?

Exactly, thanks.

Now I just have to begin saving my pennys. :-)

You never mentioned why you wanted a feathering prop. Have you considered a
folding prop? Folders work better under sail than feathering
props-considerably less drag than feathering props-and even the best, like
Gori, run about half the cost of a feathering prop.

http://tinylink.com/?khyWB1cXEC

I have a Gori two blade standard folder, sweet.

John Cairns