Max prop / sea hood

[David Arenburg]

Any suggestions on two items 

prop: 
my pilot current has a 3jh5e yanmar engine 1" shaft fixed prop 16 and 3/4" diameter 

looking at getting a max    I've owned several before   Aperture tight but looks doable ?  Thoughts ? 

Seahood:

I've seen several pilots with seahoods over companionway slides . Mine doesn't have one   Much dryer   
I'd like to retro fit    Short of doing the mold,   does anyone know of an existing supplier or mold? 

 

Great site.   And resource 

[Panacea]

Hello David,

I spoke with MaxProp and several other prop manufacturers several years ago at the Annapolis boat show. They weren't aware of any folding or feathering props that would function in the Pilot's aperture. The Campbell Sailer fixed prop reportedly has less drag than a traditional wheel, but I am still spinning a traditional two blade behind a Westerbeke M35B. Hopefully, someone will post who has actual experience with either a feathering prop on the Pilot or the Campbell Sailer. 

Bill

SV Panacea

[David Arenburg]

Bill

Thank you for the reply,  most helpful.   I too have been in contact with Max prop.  Fred H there has been great and sent me detailed measurements that I will be exploring.  It's the rudder touching the blades when hard over that can be an issue.   I am in NS, and the boat is currently in Maine. So will measure further when I go over.  I am having some commissioning work done.  
I had a similar issue with the aperture of my H41.  And while a bit larger, the 41's  aperature has a similar profile,  The yard at the time recessed the cutlass to allow for a wider clearance.

I would prefer not to do this on the pilot, maybe adjusting the rudder stops a touch may be an answer.  
I like  a feather prop, have owned several.  No load on rotating shaft much better sailing but $$$$$$$

my current fixed prop is a three blade and according to the numbers from a previous survey, I see it as under proper by 1" . Engine is a Yanmar 39hp max rpm 3000, it now turns up higher. 

I'll update when I know more 

Panacea has a wonderful history, I was on it when   I met Gus M years ago when he did the Yarmouth Cup.

I see he recently passed away. 

best regards 

David

SABLE

[Panacea]

Hi David,

Bummer about Gus. I felt a little guilty about sailing Panacea from her home waters to the Chesapeake. I didn't have the heart to change her hailing port though after 54 years, so I guess in that way, Gus and his dad's legacy lives on. I enjoy sailing the Pilot, and the carbon rig and tall mast keeps her moving in the lightest of Chesapeake airs.  

A feathering prop is the way to go. In 1995, Practical Sailor published drag curves and a traditional 2-blade was less drag than a 3-blade Campbell Sailer, but who knows how that translates to real world boat speed?  Years ago, on a Tartan 30, I marked the shaft so that I could align the prop with the keel while sailing. Suppose I should get around to doing that on the Pilot.

Fair Winds,

Bill