Yep, an alternative. A FIXED blade prop called a "Campbell Sailer" (yes,
spelled with an "e" not an "o".)

The Sailer is a funny looking thing, with long narrow blades but a thick
leading edge. FAR less drag than a conventional prop, and at least on my
Westsail 32 better performance under power as well. They're made in Canada,
about 1/4-1/3 the cost of variable pitch props, and far simpler, of course.
I wouldn't trade mine for two of the others. (Well, actually I can't trade
it: sold the boat a year ago, in favor of a Victory Tug. Still sail the
dink, though....)

Cheers,

Dick Behan


"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
news:npj0f.64$784.63@lakeread08...
I am headed for Annapolis Thursday at o'dark thirty. One priority is to
find a 3 bladed feathering prop. The candidates a Martec Auto Stream ,
MaxProp, VariProp and Gori.

Anyone have anything good or bad to say about any of them? Any others you
would recommend I look at?

--
Glenn Ashmore

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