Propellers - resources for cruising sailors

Martec folding and feathering propellers

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Manufacturer Martec folding and feathering propellers

Range of simple polished cast bronze folding propellers with monel pivot pin, from 12 to 24 inch diameter, and 5 to 21 pitch.

[Martec Engineering, Long Beach, CA, USA]
- The Martec folding propellers

Autoprop

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Manufacturer Autoprop

Two- or three-blade automatic variable pitch propellers designed for sailing yachts. Claimed benefits include increased speed, lower fuel consumption, better stopping and astern performance, and sailing drag reduced by over 85%. Easily retrofitted.

[Brunton's Propellers, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK]
- See Brunton's Autoprop
- Sizing database

Hundested controllable-pitch propellers

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Manufacturer Hundested controllable-pitch propellers

For engines over 150 hp, controllable-pitch props and pitch control units.

[Hundested Propeller A/S, Hundested, Denmark]
- The Hundested propellers
- Worldwide Hundested dealers

Evolution Shaft Razor

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Manufacturer Evolution Shaft Razor

The Shaft Razor Cutter rotates with the prop shaft and cuts anything that becomes entangled on the shaft or propeller. Installation consists of removing the propeller and sliding the cutter onto the shaft and tightening the set-screws.

[Evolution Company, Inc., Rockland, ME, USA]
- The Evolution shaft razor

Varifold propellers

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Manufacturer Varifold propellers

Two-, three-, or four-blade folding propellers for sailing yachts. Easy installation.

[Brunton's Propellers, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK]
- See Brunton's Varifold prop

Walter propeller pullers

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Manufacturer Walter propeller pullers

Design can handle damaged propellers from two to five blades, and works underwater.

[The Walter Machine Company, Inc., Jersey City, NJ, USA]
- The Walter shaft coupling

Flex-O-Fold propellers

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Manufacturer

2- and 3-blade folding propellers diameters 12" to 22" in a variety of pitches.

[Flex-O-Fold Propellers, Egtved, Denmark]
- The Flex-O-Fold propeller line
- U.S. and German Flex-O-Fold distributors
- Folding propeller FAQ's

Campbell Sailor propeller

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Manufacturer Campbell Sailor propeller

Coated, manganese bronze propeller that claims best fixed-blade prop for forward and reverse thrust, providing substantially reduced drag under sail. 2- and 3-blade configurations, sizes from 10′′ to 27′′.

[West by North Enterprises, Burnaby, BC, Canada]
- The Campbell Sailor propellers