So, at the advice of Denny, I went to the local hobby shop in search of props for my motorguide 34. I've had the motor about 9 years now, and it pushes my CP 16 (~1200lb displacement) sailboat at about 3.4 knots on the GPS. I wouldn't mind a bit more speed, as I think the limit is the pitch of the prop.
I picked up a couple 3-blade 10X6 props for $2 each. They are glassed filled nylon and well balanced, however, they are tractor, not pusher props.
The motor is a stepped setup, 5 forward, 2 reverse.
THE QUESTION #1
Will I harm anything if I just reverse the motor leads? It's not electronic, so my gut says it will just rotate in the other direction. It was on $89 at the time, and I can replace it for about the same if I do cook it, but I'd rather not. It's served me well.
QUESTION #2
Anyone try a trolling motor in tractor mode? That's what a lot of big ships do, any disadvantages for small motors? If that's the case, I just need to rotate the head 180 degrees.
So what do you all think?
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