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Propeller Diameter
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Formula |
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D= ( 632.7 x ( shaft HP
exp 0.2 ) ) / ( RPM exp 0.6 ) |
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18 |
Ideal Minimum prop diameter for hull |
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16 |
Maximum prop diameter permissible. |
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See Min Prop Dia sheet |
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42 |
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14 |
Theoretical ideal prop diameter (inches). |
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This is for a
"standard" 3 blade prop with 33% Disc Area Ratio, |
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This
"standard" configuration is the ideal form of propeller. Use of
propellers with a greater Disc Area Ratio |
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or a greater number of
blades is recommended only for special applications such as fishery. The use
of props |
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with lower DAR and/or
two blades is recommended only for special applications such as racing
sailboats. |
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These special
applications should consider the use of alternatives to the rigid propeller,
such as variable |
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pitch or folding or
ducted designs. |
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The
more a prop deviates from "standard" configuration, the greater the
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of the curve to boost
performance in the other. A low drag sailing prop will not have sufficient
area to generate large |
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thrust. A large area
towing prop will have a high drag when sailing. A high thrust prop is not a
high speed prop. |
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