Do you reach max rpm in neutral? If not it's not the prop. Joel
On Saturday, January 3, 2015, Paul Fountain via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Ron, > > > > They will be at the Toronto Boat Show – definitely something is wrong - > > > > *Paul * > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>] *On > Behalf Of *Ron Ander via CnC-List > *Sent:* Saturday, January 3, 2015 3:43 PM > *To:* 'Jim Watts'; [email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > *Subject:* Stus-List Adjustable Prop > > > > I have a Vari Profile adjustable pitch feathering propeller. I am > definitely in need of an adjustment in the forward position as I am only > able to motor at about 5 knots on flat waters at about 2300 rpm. In one > particularly strong blow I was unable to make any headway into the wind and > waves. I had to bear off to gain some momentum and wiggle up to gain way. > My theoretical hull speed is 6.5 knots. > > > > It would make sense to me to adjust the pitch to give me more speed and > see how it performs this year. Is this the right approach or does anybody > have better advice? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Ron Ander > > E.Y.C. > > C&C 29 Mk 2 1986 > > “Alchemist” > > > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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