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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: bikerdude666 on November 16, 2011, 07:07:12 pm

Title: How to choose the right prop.
Post by: bikerdude666 on November 16, 2011, 07:07:12 pm

Had a little accident with my kyosho bluestreak today, ended up wearing the ends of the prop down, put it in the water and it has seriously affected the speed. Problem is now I don't know what size prop it should be, so any help would be brilliant, afraid I'm short on info on it though. Don't know what size motor it is or anything as it was all in there when I got it. If boat measurements would help I'll measure it tomorrow and post it up.

Thanks.

Title: Re: How to choose the right prop.
Post by: Martin (Admin) on November 16, 2011, 09:50:38 pm

It's not a "standard" screw on prop, it's a 'dog drive' favoured' by the Japanese manufactures and race boys.
I would say it's about 32-38mm and you should readily able to get a metal equivalent.
What diameter is the shaft?

Title: Re: How to choose the right prop.
Post by: bikerdude666 on November 17, 2011, 05:49:32 pm

Thanks, I haven't had time to measure it today, but I'll make sure it's done tomorrow, thanks.

Title: Re: How to choose the right prop.
Post by: Norseman on November 19, 2011, 10:06:36 pm

Hey Bikerdude - your immediate problem aside, that's a great question anyway. How does one choose the right Prop?

No Rugby answers allowed because I don't understand that either   {-)

Regards Dave

Title: Re: How to choose the right prop.
Post by: bikerdude666 on November 20, 2011, 10:00:46 am

The shaft looks to be M4.

Title: Re: How to choose the right prop.
Post by: BJ on November 29, 2011, 03:04:17 pm

Quote from: Norseman on November 19, 2011, 10:06:36 pm

How does one choose the right Prop?

Try selecting from the attached list as a starting point.................

Title: Re: How to choose the right prop.
Post by: Norseman on November 29, 2011, 07:28:51 pm

Thanks for that info BJ - it's a little bit hard to read but I'll work at it - saved a copy

Dave