[Rhodes22-list] HIGH THRUST PROP?

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Steve,
It has been my experience that if the rudder is in the full down (meaning  
forward) position, it will not come in contact with the prop.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 8/29/2014 8:45:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:

Chris,

I installed Tohatsu's "Elephant Ear" high-thrust  prop, 8.4" dia/6" pitch, 
on
our Tohatsu 6 HP 4 stroke, replacing the  standard 7.7" dia/8" pitch prop.  
I
didn't notice much difference in  performance other than, perhaps, an
increase in boat vibration.  I  reinstalled the standard prop. 

We have, however, a set of "Power  Thruster" stainless steel ears on the
motor, which I installed mostly to  prevent the rudder from being sucked 
into
the spinning prop when I  inevitably drop the tiller at an inopportune time.
They work well, and we  may already be getting any advantages of the
high-thrust prop.  (If  you Google "Power Thruster, you'll get a few
non-nautical  responses.")

Steve
Granville, Oh


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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] HIGH  THRUST PROP?

Was just reading about propeller selection and the  advantages of using a
high thrust prop. Said  low pitch, and larger  blade provided more thrust at
slow and high speed, less prop walk due to  lower pitch, and better reverse
handling. Anyone with experience with this  issue? I currently am using a 6
hp, 4 stroke, Mercury with a standard 3  blade, medium pitch, narrow blade
prop. Is it worth switching to maybe 4  blade or 3 blade, high thrust model?
Appreciate your advice.
Chris  Greco



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Chris Greco
Long Island, NY
Great South  Bay
1987 Rhodes 22,  Blue Hawaii
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