feathering

Below is a picture of my approximately 25-year-old 3-blade MaxProp, disassembled for inspection. This is the first time I have had it removed and disassembled since I bought the boat nearly 20 years ago. It has been regularly greased and visually inspected while on the shaft. The prop is going...

A friend of mine is selling his Autostream (aka "Martec") feathering prop. Stainless Steel, to fit a 1" shaft. These have the external pitch adjustment, and external grease fitting. Diameter is 16". I have no financial interest -- just posting as a favor. Asking price is $1500. This may fit...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4xwJkUfU6o&feature=channel Current video of feathering and folding props tested by Yachting Monthly (UK). The rest of the article is in the magazine. I subscribe and do look forward to it each month, there being nothing to compare on this side of the pond. The...

We are (Gasp!) contemplating a change to a three blade (perhaps ... fixed) prop.:cool: Everyone in the marine industry tells me that we can reduce (some or) most of our motoring vibration by changing from a two to a three. I have enjoyed the straight-line reversing and low drag under sail from...

RH 16D, currently set at 14" pitch, 1" tapered shaft. Used infrequently. In water only 2 months. Virtually new. Performance was exceptional. $800. daclenard@yahoo.com.

Autostream 3-blade feathering prop on eBay today... Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-AUTOSTREAM-SELF-FEATHERING-PROP-FOR-1-INCH-SHAFT_W0QQitemZ4591064510QQcategoryZ31281QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Just shows that you never know what will show up there in the sailling hardware section... Loren...

I am thinking strongly of moving my E35-2 to Flounder Bay on Fildagio Is.. The boat is currently moored at the Port of Everett. The problem is the length of the family slip which is now vacent. The finger is only 24 feet long so I will have to back into the slip. My boat currently has a...