Persuasion wrote:
I'm thinking of replacing my prop. It was a temporary/emergency
repair about 5 years ago when half of my folding prop decided it like
being in the Murray canal more than on my boat. My current prop is 16
X 10 I believe (can't remember exactly). I've been checking on line
and the "Campbell Sailor" appears to have good reviews. My preference
is a 3 blade fixede as I will be doing extensive cruising next year.
Does anyone have any experience with a Campbell sailor prop. I would
especially like to here from other 37 footers.
Thanks
--
Mike
S/V Persuasion
C&C 37 K/CB
Mike,
Our marina is open to the prevailing winds which are east/west. My
pontoon runs north/south. When I had a 2-blade folding Martec it was a
real adventure to get the boat tied up safely with a strong east wind.
For that reason I bought a 3-blade "Campbell Sailor" fixed. Now when I
approach the pontoon with a strong east wind, I enter at an angle with a
fair bit of speed. My wife steps on to the dock from the widest part of
the boat with the bow line. I give a good shot of reverse which stops
the boat and pulls the stern to the dock. I step off the boat with the
stern line and we're home safe. We lost a bit of speed under sail but I
wouldn't go back to the Martec. ( If I won the Lotto I would look for a
3-blade feathering prop )
Bill
Caprice 1
1978 C&C 36
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