Propellers - resources for cruising sailors

The Stripper

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

Anti-fouling propeller devices for conventional shaft and sail drive boats. Cuts away ropes, nets, plastic bags and seaweed. Designed for shafts from 1 to 4 inches.

[Ambassador Marine, Winchester, Hampshire, UK]
- Visit the Stripper page
- Worldwide dealers

Spurs

[Vendor]

Manufacturer, on-line retailer Spurs

This line, net and weed cutter is mounted on the propeller shaft. As the propeller turns, winding lines, nets or weeds directly into the "SPURS" blades, they are cut instantly.

[Spurs Marine Mfg. Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA]
- The Spurs prop protector
- Worldwide Spurs dealers

Indigo upgrades for Atomic 4

[Vendor]

Manufacturer Indigo upgrades for Atomic 4

Aftermarket upgrade kits for the Universal Atomic 4 engine, including electronic ignitions, a propeller, and oil filter, crankcase ventilation, freshwater cooling and electric fuel pump systems

[Indigo Electronics, Inc., Williamsburg, VA, USA]
- The Indigo kits

First Look: AVP Autoprop

[Article]

Product Review By Mark Matthews

Review of an automatic variable pitch propeller which, in addition to reducing drag under sail, constantly adjusts its pitch to variation in the engine′s rpm′s for optimal thrust.

[SailNet, 20 April 2000]
- The AVP Autoprop

Henley's Propeller Protector

[Vendor]

Importer

Lanolin grease protects propellers and prop shafts against fouling. On folding props, it can act as a lubricant and can even be applied under water.

[Best Marine Imports Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA]
- See the prop protector

Pro-Lan

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

A lanolin-based lubricant and surface coating considered an excellent way of keeping your propeller free of marine growth.

[Southwest Supplies, Capel, Western Australia, Australia]
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Woolube lanolin products

[Vendor]

Manufacturer

Thick, tacky lanolin-based grease for anti-corrosive, thread anti-seize and general lubricant purposes. Prevents barnacle and vegetative growth on your prop. Also available in a spray.

[Woolube Lanolin Products, Berowra Heights, NSW, Australia]
- The Woolube lanolin lubricants

Hooknife

[Vendor]

Manufacturer Hooknife

Stainless steel folding knife for cutting lines fouling your propeller and rudder. Has blades opposing each other in a V shape, as well as a single exterior blade near the end.

[Capt'n Hooks' Solutions, Neptune City, NJ, USA]
- The hook knife

Reconditioning of propellers

[Vendor]

Service provider Reconditioning of propellers

Proper Pitch sells and reconditions all types of propeller bringing them back to factory specifications. Other alterations can be performed, such as repitching, diameter reduction, reboring, and cupping.

[Proper Pitch LLC, Selbyville, DE, USA]
- Proper Pitch's home page