458 propeller options

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   I need to replace our current 3 blade Flexofold propeller and decided to look at other options before we go with the exact same model.
Curious if others have upgraded to the Maxprop either 3 or 4 blade feathering prop or the Gori prop?  If so, did you notice any improvement in performance?
I am also considering adding in the Yanmar rope cutter since we are sailing in Mexico for a few more months before sailing back to California.  Fishing lines/crab pot lines are all over the west coast.
Thanks,
Gary

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Coquita Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 04 July 2025 Location: Sausalito, CA Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Coquita Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 458 propeller options Posted: 05 February 2026 at 23:55
	I need to replace our current 3 blade Flexofold propeller and decided to look at other options before we go with the exact same model. Curious if others have upgraded to the Maxprop either 3 or 4 blade feathering prop or the Gori prop? If so, did you notice any improvement in performance? I am also considering adding in the Yanmar rope cutter since we are sailing in Mexico for a few more months before sailing back to California. Fishing lines/crab pot lines are all over the west coast. Thanks, Gary

marsella Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rear Admiral Joined: 21 June 2022 Location: Antigua Jolly H Status: Offline Points: 592	Post Options Post Reply Quote marsella Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 February 2026 at 00:24
	Im curious about line cutter too. I recently cleaned a nylon wire wrapped around my shaft while changing the SD60 anode. Was completely invisible unless the anode is removed. Also hooked up a floating crab pot rope by keel, luckily while sailing and nothing has happened. I heard Yanmar line cutter for SD60 is not compatible with Flexofold. I checked that ShaftShark is easy to install on any type of prop but they need a diameter of our 3 blade Flexprop, does anybody know?



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