Monday, July 27, 2009

[Electric Boats] Re: Torqeedo prop on Minnkota 30?

 

Thanks for the reply, John.

Not sure I understand what you mean when you say "turning it down about 1/8 inch at a time until you quit gaining speed." Also, what size/model three blade prop?

Are you using a Minn Kota 30?

Thanks!

Neil

--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "john_casperson" <john_casperson@...> wrote:
>
> Fairing the downshaft will help.
> Installing an anticavitation plate coupled with running the motor shallower will help.
> Installing a three blade prop and turning it down about 1/8 inch at a time until you quit gaining speed will help.
> My Prindle 16 achieves 4.3 mph by GPS with these changes.
>
> John Casperson
>
>
>

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