New Martec Folding prop for a Ericson 26-2 1987
- Thread starter Garth
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peaman
Contributing Partner
I can't help with the prop, but I offer my condolences. Many (most?) of us still use the basic fixed two-blade prop which might be easier and cheaper to find for replacement. If you share what engine you have, someone here with your model boat can probably tell you what will work as to diameter and pitch.
Plan B: look deeply into the deepest possible/obscure storage areas of the boat, and see if the factory bronze two blade is stored away just for such an occasion. I keep the original factory two blade prop stored on board "just in case". 
Alan Gomes
Sustaining Partner
I have an Ericson 26 and I have a spare 3-blade fixed prop that I removed from my Yanmar 1GM. It's in fine condition. I replaced it with a Campbell Sailer prop, which has a bit less drag. I believe the specs on it are 12" diameter, right-handed, 10-pitch. It is for a 3/4" shaft. If interested, let me know and I'll sell it to you cheap. (BTW: It could always be repitched for your engine if need be, though you would want to check on the cost for doing that. But it might be OK as is, depending on your engine/transmission combination.)
Thank you all for your responses. Our mechanic found us an Australian folding prop on eBay. We just put it on yesterday and so far so good. we do need to have a spare. I will be discussing the Campbell Sailer prop option with our mechanic. We videoed the process of the replacement for future reference and recorded the weight of our boat when it was lifted. All on the advice of our mechanic. Learning as we go.
