Schnick
05-14-2007, 02:05 PM
I have a Ranger 29. Would like to upgrade to a 2 blade folding prop.
I know prop companies like to size these, but I have got wildly different answers from a couple different companies.
I was thinking there must be a fairly standard size and pitch that works for most 28-29 foot boats. Friends of mine had a C&C29 that motored great with a folder, but they've sold the boat so I don't know what they had.
Ranger 29:
28'6" LOA
23' LWL increasing to 25 or so at speed.
6500 lbs
9'4" beam
Current prop is 12" x 6" fixed 3-blade
Has anyone tried a Campbell sailor fixed prop rather than a folder?
Previous owner had the CDI A4 prop and threw it out, didn't like it.
I know prop companies like to size these, but I have got wildly different answers from a couple different companies.
I was thinking there must be a fairly standard size and pitch that works for most 28-29 foot boats. Friends of mine had a C&C29 that motored great with a folder, but they've sold the boat so I don't know what they had.
Ranger 29:
28'6" LOA
23' LWL increasing to 25 or so at speed.
6500 lbs
9'4" beam
Current prop is 12" x 6" fixed 3-blade
Has anyone tried a Campbell sailor fixed prop rather than a folder?
Previous owner had the CDI A4 prop and threw it out, didn't like it.