I'm about to replacethe cutlas bearing in my 20 year old vessle.
While doing this task I thought it would be a good idea to
replace the present 2 baled propeller with a 3 bladed unit.
The one I have on now is the original unit provided when I bought
the boat new in '78. It's a 2 bladed 18rh 13pitch.I think that by
puting a 3 bladed unit on it would smooth out some of the
vibration along with the new bearing. The Yanmar engine manual
suggests a 3 baded 18X13 standard prop.
I know this might slow the boats sailing speed a little but as I
find that I'm powerong more often now that is not a real concern.
Are there any suggestions from the group as the this and are
there any good deals on a new prop around?
While doing this task I thought it would be a good idea to
replace the present 2 baled propeller with a 3 bladed unit.
The one I have on now is the original unit provided when I bought
the boat new in '78. It's a 2 bladed 18rh 13pitch.I think that by
puting a 3 bladed unit on it would smooth out some of the
vibration along with the new bearing. The Yanmar engine manual
suggests a 3 baded 18X13 standard prop.
I know this might slow the boats sailing speed a little but as I
find that I'm powerong more often now that is not a real concern.
Are there any suggestions from the group as the this and are
there any good deals on a new prop around?