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trist33

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Posted: 14 February 2011 at 21:21

Hi Samuel

Thanks for the advice, we have a 3 blade version and a 30hp yanmar, I think it is much improved from older autoprops, was given a good test report from Yachting monthly, so all we can do is wait and see.....Might hang on to the flexofold just in case.....

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Posted: 03 March 2011 at 00:00

The Brunton Three Blade Autoprop had better work better than the two blade Flexoprop or else Lieutenant Commander or not, Trist33 is going back on the streets!

JohnA LOL

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Posted: 03 March 2011 at 06:11

We had a 3 blade autoprop on our old boat. It was awesome. I highly recommend it. Buying a prop is extremely difficult. The right prop depends on your needs. Your choice, what ever it is will be a compromise in the end. Take a look at the three links below and then decide. Keeping your old prop is not a bad idea. A spare makes sense.

Consider what you will use the boat for. If it is racing then focus on less drag. If it is cruising then focus on performance. The test done by YM is a good place to start. Finally, focus on quality and cost.

Good luck with it.

http://www.yachtingmonthly.com/plus/410062/the-ultimate-propeller-test-video

http://www.flexofold.com/upload_dir/docs/Test_YachtingMonthly_low.pdf

http://www.flexofold.com/

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Posted: 07 March 2011 at 09:45

John

if the brunton is no good I think its is Volvo now doing a swivelling saildrive leg, you'll be able to drive sideways with this and your bowthruster

Gordon



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trist33 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commander Joined: 19 September 2009 Status: Offline Points: 131	Post Options Post Reply Quote trist33 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 February 2011 at 21:21
	Hi Samuel Thanks for the advice, we have a 3 blade version and a 30hp yanmar, I think it is much improved from older autoprops, was given a good test report from Yachting monthly, so all we can do is wait and see.....Might hang on to the flexofold just in case..... Edited by trist33 - 14 February 2011 at 21:21

JohnA Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 24 October 2009 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 165	Post Options Post Reply Quote JohnA Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 March 2011 at 00:00
	The Brunton Three Blade Autoprop had better work better than the two blade Flexoprop or else Lieutenant Commander or not, Trist33 is going back on the streets! JohnA Edited by JohnA - 03 March 2011 at 00:01
	Hanse 320 #464 'Discovery'

Nigel Fontaine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 02 September 2010 Status: Offline Points: 34	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nigel Fontaine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 March 2011 at 06:11
	We had a 3 blade autoprop on our old boat. It was awesome. I highly recommend it. Buying a prop is extremely difficult. The right prop depends on your needs. Your choice, what ever it is will be a compromise in the end. Take a look at the three links below and then decide. Keeping your old prop is not a bad idea. A spare makes sense. Consider what you will use the boat for. If it is racing then focus on less drag. If it is cruising then focus on performance. The test done by YM is a good place to start. Finally, focus on quality and cost. Good luck with it. http://www.yachtingmonthly.com/plus/410062/the-ultimate-propeller-test-video http://www.flexofold.com/upload_dir/docs/Test_YachtingMonthly_low.pdf http://www.flexofold.com/

Gordon Harrison Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 13 March 2010 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 256	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordon Harrison Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 March 2011 at 09:45
	John if the brunton is no good I think its is Volvo now doing a swivelling saildrive leg, you'll be able to drive sideways with this and your bowthruster
	Gordon