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I'm considering installing a feathering prop. Has anyone done so? The hydra align prop was recommended by The folks at Hinckley. I understand that the MaxPro prop requires some work on the rudder to performed.

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Don't know about the hydra align but the max prop is too big for the aperture on the Pilot. I had rudder damage and needed the prop rebuilt and enlarged the aperture to fit the max prop. It was a very big job to do it; a lot more than "some work."  Paul Luke in Boothbay makes a feathering prop that might fit.

Thanks. I thought that may have been the case, but was not sure. Think I will look into alternative props. I take it that the MaxProp works well now that it is on?

 

The max prop (3 blade) is terrific. A bit faster under sail, and much better under power.



Gunga Din said:
Thanks. I thought that may have been the case, but was not sure. Think I will look into alternative props. I take it that the MaxProp works well now that it is on?


STRUMMER said:  The max prop is terrific. A bit faster under sail and much better under power.  I mis-stated in my original reply to you: It was the rudder that needed to be rebulit; that was the opportunity to enlarge the aperature
  nga Din said:
Thanks. I thought that may have been the case, but was not sure. Think I will look into alternative props. I take it that the MaxProp works well now that it is on?
Gunga Din. Did you ever reprop your boat? I am looking into folding/feathering alternatives for the fixed prop on Skye. Thanks Bill

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