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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 29-04-2008, 18:24
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Thanks. I'd have thought the marine gear to be...

Thanks. I'd have thought the marine gear to be the most reliable part of the whole setup.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 29-04-2008, 18:14
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Posted By Ziggy
How frequently do you see broken Yanmar gears?

How frequently do you see broken Yanmar gears?
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 29-04-2008, 17:50
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Views: 6,305
Posted By Ziggy
John, My real question is whether cavitation...

John,

My real question is whether cavitation is likely to be a problem with the 2.21:1 gear. Despite my local prop shop's advice, my intuition says no, since the blade pitch is lower.

The...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 27-04-2008, 14:19
Replies: 8
Views: 6,305
Posted By Ziggy
What is the right reduction gear?

On many sailboats, the prop diameter is limited by the hull clearance or the aperture, so the answer to the question of what is the right size is simple: the biggest diameter that will fit. Once you...
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