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Variable Pitch Prop
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. |
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Variable Pitch Prop
"Bill Farina" wrote in message ... 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? John Cairns |
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Variable Pitch Prop
You should consider a Brunton Weill AUTOPROP. I Have had 2 on different
vessels a Fisher 25 and a Fisher 30. You do not need any controls.They automatically assume the correct pitch. A super product. "Bill Farina" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Variable Pitch Prop
The idea behind a variable pitch prop is
you keep the engine at a fixed rpm and adjust the pitch to control your speed. For reverse, you reverse the pitch so docking is much easier. You would only use your reverse in your transmission to chose the "prop-walk" direction, for docking. "STABU" wrote You should consider a Brunton Weill AUTOPROP. I Have had 2 on different vessels a Fisher 25 and a Fisher 30. You do not need any controls.They automatically assume the correct pitch. |
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Bill, Another description for the Brunton Autoprop is an auto-reversing
prop.Apart from the prop assuming the correct pitch when under way..when put into reverse the leading edge of the prop blades swivel and become the leading edge in reverse,a very real brake.hopr this helps "Bill Farina" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Variable Pitch Prop
Bill is talking about a variable pitch prop not an
adjustable pitch prop. Here is what you want Bill. Helseth in Norway. http://www.helseth.no/eng_products_3h.htm VETUS makes them. Click Sales Program, then Props http://www.vetus.com/ "Bill Farina" wrote 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. |
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