Folding props
Would like info on various folding/feathering props that 42 owners have changed to. I have a MkI 42 with the 44hp yanmar engine. thanks chris garraway "Jolini" Valleta- Malta
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Chris, LOTS of discussion on this board and the old board. Check it out. You won't go wrong replacing your fixed prop with any of the reputable feathering props. We have owners with Autoprops,...
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Altough I have not used a folding prop, I have used feathering props which are all more effecient under power thant the folding props. I have used both the Autoprop and the Martec Autostream on two...
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Flex-O-Fold! I had one on my 36 and it was the first thing I changed on our 42 (3 blade). A gain of 1 plus knots while motoring and it backs down straight! They're priced at about half the price of...
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As a boat delivery captain I get to drive all kinds of boats with all kinds of props and I'm sold on the Autoprop. I've had one on my 42 for three years and I love it. No walk in reverse with the...
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We have a flex-o-fold 18x14 and we get 6.5 kts at 2200. Backs fairly well but must use a little more power at first. Great piece of gear. James White Star Puerta Vallarta
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Another vote here for a flex-o-fold. We're from Canada and cruising Mexico now. I purchased an 18*14 3 blade prop and have been very happy. Installation was straight forward and the advantages under...
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