Autostream Feathering Sailboat Propeller -17 inch

[S/V Legacy]

This came off a Pearson 365.

Propeller is in very good used condition. No Visible wear on gears.  I have cleaned all grease from unit and dismantled for inspection. Needs new cone zinc and O-Ring kit (4 O-rings) and grease. Three of the original O-rings are still on the propeller and can be used to match up new generic rings. New ones can be ordered online if preferred. This unit fits a 1-1/8" tapered shaft. I do not have the measurements for the tapered end, but may be obtained from the manufacturer. Install, adjustment guide and parts can be obtained from manufacturer.
$860.00 and buyer pays shiping.

[SV Azimuth]

Hey Scott,

May I ask why you're selling the Autostream? Are you upgrading to a different feathering prop or something else entirely?

Also, what kind of performance difference have you noticed using the Autostream vs. the factory fixed three-blade? Any difference in sailing speed, performance in reverse, or prop walk? The underbody of the 365 and trailing end of the keel previously didn't give me much confidence that a feathering or folding prop would have much effect in optimizing "performance" of our decidedly "cruising-oriented" hull forms. Curious what your experience has been like!

Thanks,
Another Scott

[SVJourney]

@Another Scott
We found that switching to a feathering prop gave us ~ 1/2 a knot in light airs.  It was a kiwi prop and served us well.  We changed it often as it needed yearly servicing or it would lock up.

Wayne

[SV Azimuth]

Thanks Wayne,

Was that speed increase compared to keeping the fixed blade locked in reverse or allowing it to spin freely in neutral?

[SVJourney]

We kept the fixed pitch locked in forward as the shaft made a lot of noise when spinning.  (Paragon trans)
Didn't notice any dif in prop walk.  The Kiwi had much more power in reverse than the fixed pitch did.
I found a folding prop worthwhile for crossing the Pacific.  I would not make the investment in money and time for more localized cruising.  I would also recommend keeping a fixed pitch and a prop puller onboard as spares if international cruising as folding props do fail sometimes. Ours locked up twice and had to be removed, torn down, cleaned and lubed.  I got good at it after awhile. 

[S/V Legacy]

The reason im selling the prop... When i bought the boat the owner gave me two extra props. I have a fixed 3 blade standard 17 inch prop on the boat now. It was brand new at the time. In addition the former owner game me the autostream, and a folding bronze prop. Im not sure why he put the one on that he did. He did tell me that under power the Auto stream cost him about a 1/2 knot in forward speed, but he picked up about a half a knot when sailing. He did rave about the fact that the autostream had zero prop walk. Im really not sure why he changed the prop really. I decided that what I had on the boat was fine, and could use the feathering prop money for further upgrades to the boat. Its in great shape.

[SVJourney]

BTW, my experiences with a Kiwiprop have little to do with what Scott is selling here.  And the price is a steal compared for what you would pay for a Maxprop new.

[svcontentment]

Hello,
Is this prop still available?
Thanks,
Troy
SVContentment

[S/V Legacy]

I sold it a while back man, sorry...