Suggested propeller?
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Topic: Suggested propeller?
Posted By: Raimondo
Subject: Suggested propeller?
Date Posted: 22 April 2025 at 22:34
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Dear all, Which propeller do you suggest? I have a 400e with Yanmar SD50. Thanks in advance for the advices, Raimondo (I used to have a Variprofile VP76, but unfortunately it got lost in the sea.) ------------- 400e #499 2009 "Cricca 4" ITA16254 |
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Posted By: Captain Cook
Date Posted: 23 April 2025 at 08:50
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Posted By: Rock
Date Posted: 23 April 2025 at 17:08
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In addition to what Kjeld writes I have the flexofold 17x13 on my 2007 400e. Freshly painted hull with clean prop gives a good 8kts at WOT of 2800 RPM on flat water. 1900 RMP gets 6.5-6.6 kts on flat water The flexofold is 10 years old, some 16000 NM’s (some 1700 motor hours) later, no more play than when it was new, very effective stopping power, strong built, great prop overall. I went for the 13 (vs. 12) pitch with the objective to have slightly lower RPMs, (choice supported by flexofold). Resulting in 2800 WOT RPM’s which is still within Yanmar specification. Like the prop so much, it’s a pity it’s invisible most of the time :-) You can see the size on the stem of the blade without taking the prop off  ------------- Hanse 400e "M-square2" #0241 |
Posted By: Mark_J1
Date Posted: 25 April 2025 at 22:41
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Lookup Darglow Featherstream. Good value feathering prop. I went from a Kiwi feathering prop to the Featherstream and much prefer it. No difference between the 2 for sailing but the Featherstream gives good drive in steep seas and good ‘brakes’ in reverse. Mark ------------- Hanse 400e "Grey Goose" Hull #31 |
Posted By: Raimondo
Date Posted: 28 October 2025 at 19:55
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Thanks for the advises. I'm thinking to buy the J Prop Eco Power 3 blades 17". Did anybody knows it? Raimondo ------------- 400e #499 2009 "Cricca 4" ITA16254 |