Need a Replacement E-38 Propeller, Two-Blade or Three

[Ralph Hewitt]

Need, propeller for 1"shaft, to fit 5432 Universal in Ericson 38.
Had 2 blade... (broke on grounding.)
2 blade or 3 blade?
I think 16 Inch?
Pitch I don't know?
OR where to buy a good used one.
THANKS

 

[Dave G.]

ok, I'll bite. You broke your prop via a grounding ? How's the keel and or rudder ?

 

[Ralph Hewitt]

ok, I'll bite. You broke your prop via a grounding ? How's the keel and or rudder ?

As you can see... rudder post broke off Rust! About a foot down inside rudder. Lost All steering coming in to pickup mooring with a incoming high tide, No control and Into large surf.Surf... pounding on hard sand bottom did a job on her.. glad you bitout... bad story.

 

[Ralph Hewitt]

Rudder pieces found by friends on beach next few days.

 

[Dave G.]

Oh my, sorry about that. That's some real significant damage. I remember you looking for a rudder a while back now but didn't realize the scope of the incident. As far as the prop goes, if you were happy with the performance I would replace with same. The diameter and pitch should be stamped into your prop. You may have to wire brush it a bit to reveal. If you go to a 3 blade you'll get better performance under engine power most likely but the pitch and possibly diameter will have to change.

 

[Frank Langer]

Rudder pieces found by friends on beach next few days.

Wow, sorry to hear that! Keep us posted on your progress making the repairs.
Good luck!
Frank

 

[Christian Williams]

Must be a two-blade in somebody's garage here, since many of us switched to three.

I took the liberty of making your thread title a little more specific, which may help.

 

[Bepi]

Worth a phone call. I know they have props...not sure of compatability.
Bay Marine - Volvo Penta

2852 Gardena Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 426-2216

https://g.co/kgs/nid4im

 

[southofvictor]

Wow, good for you for keeping a smile on your face in that photo! Keep us posted on the repairs. Look forward to hearing your back out there.

 

[Tom Brownson]

I have a 2 blade prop from my E38. Replaced it this last summer with a feathering prop.

My rudder broke off offshore 10 years ago.

 

[Tom Brownson]

I have a 2 blade prop from my E38. Replaced it this last summer with a feathering prop.

My rudder broke off offshore 10 years ago.

Available.

 

[Dave G.]

I have a 2 blade prop from my E38.

Tom, What size is the prop ? 16 x 13 or ?

 

[frosero7744]

I just put a Campbell sailer on my 32-200 recently and couldn't be happier. I would suggest at least calling and talking to his guy. He nailed all the prop spec's for mine. I feel like i would be negligent if i didnt suggest them based on my recent experience. I'm not a paid sponsor, but i am a fan.

Campbell Sailer :: West By North

 

[Tom Brownson]

16x15

 

[Tom Brownson]

some pics.

 

[Dave G.]

16x15

That's a lot of pitch, don't recall seeing another with that much pitch. What's the max rpm of your engine ?

 

[Tom Brownson]

I have a 5432 Universal. Original prop. I usually ran 1900-2100 RPM.

 

[Tom Brownson]

replaced with Max Prop 3 Blade Easy 16” diameter by 12” pitch for a 1” shaft.

 

[Christian Williams]

The 5432 has a max RPM of 2800. With a Michigan Sailor prop I cruise at 2300 or so, 6 knots. At 2500-2700 I get 7 knots, although the stern buries. I don't really need a low-drag prop, but have wondered if my performance could be improved. I concluded, not much.

Here's a recent response from Campbell props, which seems a good fixed alternative on the 381.The difference in shape is quite apparent:

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For a Campbell Sailer (3 blade fixed) I would suggest RH 16x8.

This recommendation assumes an Ericson 381 on the Universal 5432 engine (32hp @ 2800 RPM max). We’re assuming a Hurth HBW-50 transmission with a ratio of 2.05 to 1. Shaft diameter is 1.0 inch and rotation at the prop is RH. Please advise if different.

If you have a different transmission make, model or ratio optimal prop size might be different. If unknown transmission details can usually be found on the information plate on the side of the transmission.

The Campbell Sailer has cupped blades and a leading edge foil. This increases prop efficiency converting a larger percentage of available HP directly into thrust. As a result we often size smaller than other manufacturers for a given installation.

The Campbell Sailer offers the perfect balance between powering, maneuvering and low drag performance. It's the lowest drag fixed 3 blade on the market. Up to 35-40% less drag when compared to equivalent size units from other manufacturers. The Campbell prop is renown for how smooth it runs throughout the entire RPM range.

Pricing is USD $795.00. Freight on DHL Express (4-5 business days) is USD $54.00. Manufacturing time is approximately 10-12 business days on order.

Smooth sailing,
Kelsey
West by North Industries
778-802-4202
Oct 10, 2022

 

[Prairie Schooner]

The 5432 has a max RPM of 2800. With a Michigan Sailor prop I cruise at 2300 or so, 6 knots. At 2500-2700 I get 7 knots, although the stern buries. I don't really need a low-drag prop, but have wondered if my performance could be improved. I concluded, not much.

Here's a recent response from Campbell props, which seems a good fixed alternative on the 381.The difference in shape is quite apparent:

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For a Campbell Sailer (3 blade fixed) I would suggest RH 16x8.

This recommendation assumes an Ericson 381 on the Universal 5432 engine (32hp @ 2800 RPM max). We’re assuming a Hurth HBW-50 transmission with a ratio of 2.05 to 1. Shaft diameter is 1.0 inch and rotation at the prop is RH. Please advise if different.

If you have a different transmission make, model or ratio optimal prop size might be different. If unknown transmission details can usually be found on the information plate on the side of the transmission.

The Campbell Sailer has cupped blades and a leading edge foil. This increases prop efficiency converting a larger percentage of available HP directly into thrust. As a result we often size smaller than other manufacturers for a given installation.

The Campbell Sailer offers the perfect balance between powering, maneuvering and low drag performance. It's the lowest drag fixed 3 blade on the market. Up to 35-40% less drag when compared to equivalent size units from other manufacturers. The Campbell prop is renown for how smooth it runs throughout the entire RPM range.

Pricing is USD $795.00. Freight on DHL Express (4-5 business days) is USD $54.00. Manufacturing time is approximately 10-12 business days on order.

Smooth sailing,
Kelsey
West by North Industries
778-802-4202
Oct 10, 2022

Really interesting. I guess it stands to reason that there have been advances in propeller designs over the last forty years. It's less than I imagined.