I can’t comment to your specific application, but I have used a Maxi Prop on my 
previous C&C 34 and now on my C&C 34+.

The 34 had a 2 blade and my current 34+ has a 3 blade.

Worked flawlessly and I was and continue to be very pleased with the 
performance.

A previous folding prop was terrible in reverse.

Selection, sizing, and pitch (adjustable) was provided by the manufacturer.

I would highly recommend.

 

Richard Arper

[email protected]

 

From: John Christopher via CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 7:49 PM
To: Stus-List
Cc: John Christopher
Subject: Stus-List Thinking about buying bf a feathering prop

 

Hi,

 

I have an 83 LF38 with a fixed 2-blade 16” diameter with 13” pitch. I am 
thinking of getting a feathering prop. I have a Westerbeke 27 with a Hurth 
HBW-150 VDrive 2:1.1 that is rated at 30hp at 3000 RPM.

 

I was wondering if I should maintain a 16” diameter or reduce to a 15” so I 
searched at the recommendation says reduce to 15”. It got me curious to know 
what some of you have done having bought feathering / folding props.

 

Also, would the engine stall trying to put it in forward or reverse if the prop 
was too big assuming it had clearances.

 

/John

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