On Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:04:58 -0500, Wilbur Hubbard wrote:

"Derek Lumb" wrote in message
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I have a three bladed "flexo-fold" prop. Seems fine and I have had nor
problem with reverse (not down to the prop anyway!).

www.flexofold.com

Regards


My prop is a fixed, three-bladed type. It has less drag than any folding
or feathering prop ever made. As a matter of fact, it has no drag at all
when under sail. It never needs to be cleaned of marine growth and it
never needs anti-fouling paint. It costs about a hundred dollars. It
weighs less than a pound. It can be removed and re-installed in about
two minutes. It is clearly superior in every way to any folding or
feathering propeller.

Wilbur Hubbard

Wilbur! I have the latest five blade model of this. It has anti snare
too, a must for sailing right through those pesky drift nets and pots
they insist on dumping around here. I'm told that the manufacturers are
looking at developing the vortex-plus for the next design. This actually
acts as a multiplier and gives roughly half a knot extra speed under sail!
Crossing the Irish Sea as I often do, this will probably cut about 45
minutes of the crossing time leaving me to enjoy a pleasant wait for the
tidal gate to let me in to harbor with the joy of pitching and rolling at
anchor as those lovely Seacats zoom their way in before me. Oh the joy of
speed!
Regards