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Topic: 458 propeller options

Posted By: Coquita
Subject: 458 propeller options
Date 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

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Posted By: marsella
Date 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?