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missing prop


 

Went to get water from mooring today.? Once released, determined quickly I had no fwd or reverse on port engine.? With some help did not? hit anything as finally managed to get hooked up again.? Messed with SD50 saildrive from on top.? All looked good.? Linkage, etc.? Had recently (approx. 400 nm ago in NC had pulled and replaced seals in SD50's. ?? Now in South Florida waiting on window to cross.

Finally dove under to find No Prop.? Dirty muddy, river water can't see 2 ft.? been swinging for 2 weeks so huge radius.

So here is the question, got 2013 L400 with 40hp Yanmar and SD50 Saildrives.? Can anybody tell me what standard size for 2 blade prop/cone ( see pic) and where a person might fine one around Stuart FL.? Size and pitch if anyone might know.? Prefer not to pull other in this dirty river where you can hardly see in front of you.?

Thanks for any input.


 

Update - determined 18" is proper size, so will begin local search in morning in Stuart FL area.


 

I think the are Volvo prop 18 ¡®¡¯, not sure about pitch.?
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Rob Hepler
 

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Seems like a chance to change to feathering props like the kiwis ?


-Rob

On Mar 16, 2019, at 7:46 AM, David Godin <godind@...> wrote:

I think the are Volvo prop 18 ¡®¡¯, not sure about pitch.?
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David

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-Rob H
Pacific NW, USA
No sailing vessel at the moment


 

We switched to 3 blade Flexofold props on our 2012 L400. It was the best investment we've made to the boat, after solar. We get better speeds when motoring and better speeds sailing.
I've followed this forum for years and most have recommended the Flexofold props and Cruising Solutions as a dealer. We followed the recommendations and couldn't be happier.
we purchased the 17x13-3L flexoflod props.


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Arlene
s/v WAHOO? L400

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Determined yes volvo props.? Standard for L 400 is the 17 x 14 L.? Just in case anyone else may be interested.

Thanks for all replies.