+1. Just got a 2-blade Flex-o-Fold for my 30 Mk 2 and an very happy with the performance of the new prop.
-Eddie W. On Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 7:09 AM Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Consider flex-o-fold geared prop. Great in reverse as well as fwd. The > flex-o-fold people will help you with sizing > > > > Regards > > > > Mike Hoyt > > Persistence > > Halifax, NS > > www.hoytsailing.com > > > > *From:* Richard Arper via CnC-List <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Thursday, June 4, 2026 3:26 AM > *To:* 'Stus-List' <[email protected]> > *Cc:* Richard Arper <[email protected]> > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Thinking about buying bf a feathering prop > > > > 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 > > 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 > Please help cover the costs of maintaining this list by making a small > contribution using PayPal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray > All contributions are greatly appreciated. >
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