Designed for Yanmar and Volvo saildrives, this prop optimizes motoring performance while minimizing drag under sail. It is virtually maintenance-free and highly resistant to fouling. Reduces drag (under sail) on most catamarans from 70 lbs to under 5lbs, adding at least 1 knot of boat speed. Superior acceleration to punch through chop and headwinds. Better maneuvering and reverse when motoring than our 2-Blade. Motor at hull speed up to 200 RPMs lower than any other fixed, feathering or folding prop. Uses your existing Saildrive anode plus our proprietary zinc to protect against electrolysis. Is it any wonder FlexOfold is the world’s best selling performance propeller? What’s holding you back? FLEXOFOLD Cruising The best model for the sailor looking for powerful thrust in forward and reverse. The new blade design outperforms any fixed, feathering or other folding prop when motoring and has the lowest drag under sail. It will add 10% to your daily cruising range and improve your motoring efficiency. FlexOfold 3-Blade Saildrive For large engines and where there is a need for maximum thrust and least possible vibration. Blade stops are cushioned by strong poly-urethane. A zinc anode covers the gears and provides protection. FlexOfold 3-Blade Saildrive are manufactured and direct shipped from Denmark by UPS.Shipping time is generally 5 business days and may be subject to import duty/brokerage. While all sizes of propellers are stocked items, and will be directly shipped (Canada, United states or Internationally) to you from the factory upon completion of your order, we take extra care to select the right propeller for you based on your vessel-specific info. So, please let us know your details using the Form below, and we'll guide you through the process of selecting the best prop for your vessel. We'll also prepare a quotation for any of the options that we propose. *Prices are determined based on your form submission: Click below: Fill out your specifications for a QUOTE here - - click next to see the form details and then when completed click submit. Once we receive your submission we will email you a quote based on your specifications for a custom sized propeller, specifically designed for your boat, sailboat or yacht. Generally we need 5 business days to ship to your door. *There are some exceptions depending on where your boat is located.* Test Results Yachting Monthly Independent Results Instructions Installation Instructions Fitment and sizing checklist FlexOfold 3-Blade Saildrive - Folding Propeller is a configured folding propeller page. Use the displayed diameter options as the starting point, then confirm pitch and final configuration from your boat data before ordering. Field What to verify Propeller family 3-Blade FlexOfold folding propeller Mounting family Saildrive Listed diameter options 14 inchch, 15 inchch, 16 inchch, 17 inchch, 18 inchch, 20 inchch, 22 inchch, 23 inchch Pitch Confirmed during quote. The page options use "various pitches" because pitch depends on engine, gearbox or saildrive ratio, hull, and current RPM performance. Boat data needed Boat model, displacement, engine make and horsepower, maximum rated RPM, gearbox or saildrive model and ratio, shaft diameter or spline, current prop diameter/pitch, and whether the current prop reaches rated RPM under load. Service parts Use FlexOfold propeller parts after matching blade count, shaft/saildrive family, and part number. Current selectable options Current page option Visible values Size 14 inch with Various Pitches, 15 inch with Various Pitches, 16 inch with Various Pitches, 17 inch with Various Pitches, 18 inch with Various Pitches, 19/20 inch with Various Pitches, 22 inch with Various Pitches, 23 inch with Various Pitches FlexOfold propeller FAQ Can I choose by boat length alone? No. Boat length is only a rough clue. Engine output, reduction ratio, hull shape, displacement, aperture clearance, and current RPM under load are what make the propeller fit correctly. Why is pitch not listed as a simple dropdown? Pitch is part of the configured quote. A propeller with the right diameter but wrong pitch can overload the engine or fail to use the available power. What should I send if I am not sure? Send the boat and engine data above plus photos of the existing propeller, shaft or saildrive, and any markings on the hub. That is enough to avoid most sizing mistakes.
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