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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 09-07-2016, 06:07
Replies: 26
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Flexofold

You have a T37 so I believe prop isn't in an aperture. Sometimes 2 blades vibrate more because both blades pass through dead water behind keel at same time. But this was described more in full keels...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 07-07-2016, 13:12
Replies: 26
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Posted By malbert73
Re: Flexofold

Correct on being overpropped. But overpropped doesn't mean overloaded engine unless you run it too hard (i.e. at too high an rpm for match- i.e. Into strong chop, with loaded boat, or dirty bottom),...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 07-07-2016, 08:45
Replies: 26
Views: 5,656
Posted By malbert73
Flexofold

My FF was also over pitched but I asked for that. I wanted to optimize motoring for calm wind motoring to get hull speed at 2100-2200. My boat sails really well upwind so less priority for me to have...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-04-2016, 05:39
Replies: 26
Views: 5,656
Posted By malbert73
Flexofold

I have one as well. Much more efficient in FWD than the feathering prop on my old boat. Less drag and chance of snagging pots. But significant worse in reverse. I figured for me reverse is least...
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