Sam - I was all set to rave about my Autostream feathering prop, then
noticed from other posts that we're talking about a 26 foot boat. My
Autostream looks big and clunky on my 38 foot boat, and I don't know if
they make a smaller sized unit for smaller shafts. It would be worth a
call, if you're into it. I definitely like it over the Maxprop, because
it's stainless steel, and the zincs for it have a SS sheath over the
single bolt, and thus the zincs don't fall off. You can also adjust the
pitch under water, if you can hold your breath that long <G>. It has an
external grease nipple, so you don't have to disassemble it when you
haul out to repack it -- just put a grease gun on and a hunk of plastic
or cardboard on the ground and pump away until new grease gooshes out
all over the place.
Before that I had a Campbell prop and really liked it. If I owned a
smaller boat I'd probably go that route. In fact, if I have to replace
the Autostream I'd probably put another Campbell on. I only replaced it
because I was in a hot marina and it was turning red, despite zinc
changes every three months. (Yes, it was a hot marina. Since I've been
cruising my zincs last two years.)
Wal
you wrote:
Anyone got any comments/observations/likes/dislikes.
Any experience good or bad with any type of folding/feathering prop
would be useful.
Any other manufacturers recommended.
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