thanks, david.
you are welcome to take a look sometime. if not in the water, at our house in freeport.
good info!
mb
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "davidhughes_casaba" <davidhughes_casaba@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Michael,
> You're not kidding about the strong currents in the Harraseeket. I've sailed in and out of that harbor on only one occasion. I made sure I timed it appropriately.
>
> A 3 blade will increase your thrust; you will notice a marked improvement in reverse.
>
> I'm in Scarborough and would love to see your set-up. If you're interested, just email me direct.
> Dave
> --- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, "mboucher99" <mboucher99@> wrote:
> >
> > 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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