<div>I am thinking of replacing the wide-bladed, three-bladed prop
that came on my M-383 (Perkins 4-108) with a thinner-bladed
sailing prop (also three bladed). But I'll have to get the old
one off first. I'm concerned both with drag and with turbulance
over the rudder, compromising its effectiveness. I know that a
feathering prop is preferable, but it is MUCH more expensive (and
requires cutting the prop shaft).Does anyone know if the present prop will come off without
dropping the rudder? (The clearance between the back of the prop
hub and the front of the rudder is less than the hub length, but
it looks like it might be possible to work the hub somewhat
sideways as it comes off.)Anyone's experience here would be appreciated. Thanks.
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that came on my M-383 (Perkins 4-108) with a thinner-bladed
sailing prop (also three bladed). But I'll have to get the old
one off first. I'm concerned both with drag and with turbulance
over the rudder, compromising its effectiveness. I know that a
feathering prop is preferable, but it is MUCH more expensive (and
requires cutting the prop shaft).Does anyone know if the present prop will come off without
dropping the rudder? (The clearance between the back of the prop
hub and the front of the rudder is less than the hub length, but
it looks like it might be possible to work the hub somewhat
sideways as it comes off.)Anyone's experience here would be appreciated. Thanks.
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