I have a 38' single screw full keel trawler with a 120 Lehman. Boat weighs
aprox 30,000 #.
The three blade prop that is on the boat is 26" diameter. I do not know the
pitch. Not able to find any markings.
A spare prop on the boat is a four blade marked 26 X 26.
At 1800 rpm the boat goes about 7 knots, this seems a bit slow.
What are the pros and cons of 3 blades versis 4 blades?
Would appreciate any other data on boats of this size and power.
Frank 38' PT Cheer Men
I have a 38' single screw full keel trawler with a 120 Lehman. Boat weighs
aprox 30,000 #.
The three blade prop that is on the boat is 26" diameter. I do not know the
pitch. Not able to find any markings.
A spare prop on the boat is a four blade marked 26 X 26.
At 1800 rpm the boat goes about 7 knots, this seems a bit slow.
What are the pros and cons of 3 blades versis 4 blades?
Would appreciate any other data on boats of this size and power.
Frank 38' PT Cheer Men