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Title: Propeller
Post by: Pilot 10 on January 03, 2013, 06:29:46 pm

Hi i have a 2 blade plastic propeller can anybody tell me - Can i upgrade it to a 2 or 3 blade metal propeller? and would the size of my boat affect what size propeller?
many thanks
Pilot 10
Rob

Title: Re: Propeller
Post by: Pilot 10 on January 03, 2013, 06:31:05 pm

and dose any body have a spare one they would like to sell?
thanks

Title: Re: Propeller
Post by: Shipmate60 on January 03, 2013, 06:52:01 pm

What motor and battery are in her?

Bob

Title: Re: Propeller
Post by: Pilot 10 on January 03, 2013, 07:00:46 pm

Hi Bob
at the moment i am completely refurbishing her it has a MAX-H OS 40 i.c engine and no batteries this is my first boat so any advice on what batteries would also be much appreciated.
and propeller of course
many thanks
Pilot 10
Rob

Title: Re: Propeller
Post by: Shipmate60 on January 03, 2013, 08:07:20 pm

Rob,
You will have to wait for some of the i.c. members to advise i havent got any idea about props on i.c. engines.

Bob

Title: Re: Propeller
Post by: Pilot 10 on January 03, 2013, 08:15:04 pm

ok Bob thanks any way
Rob

Title: Re: Propeller
Post by: A66 on January 03, 2013, 08:34:29 pm

Hi Rob Try Model Marine Supplies web site, look under mocom props something like  19/19 aluminium would be a good starting point. Ive been using one of these on a ASP 46 in some of the BMPRS races last year to good effect.
Steve

Title: Re: Propeller
Post by: Pilot 10 on January 03, 2013, 09:00:00 pm

thanks steve