folding prop

I'm looking at an E38 that is quite nice in many aspects. It has the original rigging and original main, which, not being an antique collector :p I'll probably replace. But the thing that's giving me pause is the engine. Several of the classic repairs have been performed; water pump, bigger...

Amongst the projects I have planned this fall when I haul the boat is the installation of a folding or feathering prop on the old girl. I've gone over the Yachting Monthly article about said props about a dozen times. I've also looked over forum after forum trying to get a proper grip on the...

Very Subjective question here, but I just purchased a used Martec Elliptical folding prop that was beautifully refurbished at the factory. It fits perfectly on my 3/4" shaft (1970 Ericson 32 w/Atomic 4), but (during dry test fitting) as the blades extend, they hit the rudder and overlap the...