For Sale: AutoProp 3 Blade RH feathering Prop

[MrNoSmiles]

I have for sale a used AutoProp from 2000.

It is in great condition, painted, prepped and ready to be installed.

The prop diameter is 470mm, or 18"
Number printed on prop is AP2708RH
Manufacturer states their unique id is 86470BB, or similar to the H6.
Ball bearings are water lubricated.
She has served us very well, almost no prop walk and gave us an extra knot under sail.
Comes with a spare zinc anode we had laying around.

Asking $2250 or best offer!

[fstbttms]

Somebody might be interested in the shaft diameter this beast fits on.

[This Side Up]

What is it painted with? A bottom paint or?

[fstbttms]

Originally Posted by This Side Up

What is it painted with? A bottom paint or?

Looks like a zinc anti-barnacle paint. Probably shouldn't be painted on the anode mounting surface however.

[MrNoSmiles]

Not sure what that is. Like another user mentioned, could be zinc anit barnacle paint.

I believe the shaft diameter is 1.25", but don't quote me on that!
Let me measure it for sure this evening.

[fstbttms]

Originally Posted by MrNoSmiles

I believe the shaft diameter is 1.25", but don't quote me on that!

What kind of boat did it come off of?

[MrNoSmiles]

Came off of a 1997 Beneteau Oceanis 40cc.

[fstbttms]

Originally Posted by MrNoSmiles

Came off of a 1997 Beneteau Oceanis 40cc.

Then the shaft diameter is going to be metric. Probably 35mm.

[MrNoSmiles]

Ah, interesting. So this will not fit most boats, or what?

[fstbttms]

Originally Posted by MrNoSmiles

Ah, interesting. So this will not fit most boats, or what?

It will fit on boats with a 35mm shaft. Which rules out most boats, yes.

[tankersteve]

Is it realistic to have a sleave made for a shaft, to allow a larger diameter-fitted prop to work? Has anyone ever done that, or just better to get the right size.


I suppose it would partly depend on the difference between the sizes - if too small, not enough material to be able to firmly fit it?


Tankersteve

[fstbttms]

Originally Posted by tankersteve

Is it realistic to have a sleave made for a shaft, to allow a larger diameter-fitted prop to work? Has anyone ever done that, or just better to get the right size.

Prop manufacturers do sell sleeves to upsize (for instance) a 1 1/8" shaft to fit a 1 1/4" bore prop. I have never seen it done to allow a metric bore prop fit on an SAE shaft however.

[a64pilot]

If i do the math right a 1.25" shaft is 31.75 mm?
If so since it is a tapered shaft, I'd like to see it put on a 1.25" shaft, of course it would sit further on the shaft, but it may work with a washer or something to allow the nut to tighten it.
I am NOT saying it would work, all I'm saying is I'd like to see it tried, just to see.

Is the shaft taper the same?

[fstbttms]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

If i do the math right a 1.25" shaft is 31.75 mm?
If so since it is a tapered shaft, I'd like to see it put on a 1.25" shaft, of course it would sit further on the shaft, but it may work with a washer or something to allow the nut to tighten it.
I am NOT saying it would work, all I'm saying is I'd like to see it tried, just to see.

Is the shaft taper the same?

The barrel nut used to secure the Autoprop will have a metric thread, so it will not be useable on an SAE shaft in any case.

[CampDavid]

If it fits a Beneteau I believe you find the shaft size is 30mm and the taper differs from SAE.

It is a good prop as I had one in past however it is not practical to alter it to fit a SAE shaft. Contact Brunton Props to get a price on changing the hub size.



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