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Old 05-02-2017, 22:14   #16
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Re: Vibes and Flexofold props

I think replusted forgot that it is about FOLDING prop...
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Re: Vibes and Flexofold props

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If you do more sailing than motoring, the two blade would be a better choice over the three blade because the two blade prop has less drag.
Not sure that this is true in the case of F-O-F designs, at least in the measurable sense. Drag is mostly driven by hub diameter when the blades are folded, and there is little difference there between two and three blade designs.


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