Hi Michael,
When I changed from an 11x10 fixed two blade to a 12x10 fixed three blade on my 27' 7000lb sloop I gained one full knot of boat speed (3knts - 4knts) at a 20 amp draw.
Mark
Santa Cruz
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "mboucher99" <mboucher99@...> wrote:
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> all,
> just wanted to report that the new SEVCON controller is working very well, with instant forward/reverse switching in particular. we try to avoid this abrupt shift, but it has proven itself well in timely dockside situations.
>
> a new question about propellers -
> we still have the old 2-blade prop left from the original diesel engine. there is a distinct lack of power at times in our narrow harbor's strong current. is there a consensus on whether a 3-blade prop (again, a mars 48v brushless in a 27', 5,700 lb sloop) would provide better performance.
>
> any advice?
> happy boating,
> michael
> freeport, maine
>
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