Prop Recommendations

[Trinity]

I think Maxprops are great - you made a good choice imo.  A good-sized monkey wrench in the right place will stop your shaft from turning for now - seriously.

Ebay to the rescue. I have secured a used Max Prop, smaller than necessary, but apparently in good shape, for about $800. I am shipping it directly to PYI, where they will resize it to 17x11 and service it for me for under $500. Still expensive, but I will be much happier without the constant turning of my prop shaft under sail, and I could definitely use the speed when clawing off a lee shore.

I will post details when it gets here.

[SailingSeaDragon]

Another approach to stop the spinning shaft is the installation of a Shaftlok shaft brake..... We really like the unit on Sea Dragon.

Below is a link to the installation of the unit.

http://www.sailingseadragon.com/Shaftlok.htm

Garner

[p424owner]

PYI has completed their analysis of the prop, and it requires a replacement hub, re-machining the internals, a new set of bolts, and rebalancing, in addition to increasing the size of the blades. Total cost, around $550. This brings my costs for the Maxprop up to about $1400, for a nearly new unit. Compare this with the new price of around $3,100 at Defender, and it is a compelling story. They will have it completed by Friday, which means I will get it on Wednesday next week.

So if you can find a used Maxprop in reasonable condition for less, this might be a good way to go. Just make sure it is in fair condition, without too much slack or play in any machined parts.