I’m replacing my 2-blade Gori for a 3-blade Campbell Sailor. Looking for any advice…before I start.
Howard Whittaker
26C # 18
Stray Cat
Waupoos, Ont
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2-blade Gori .pdf (3.5 MB)
3-blade Campbell Sailor .pdf (1.49 MB)
Hi Howard
Barry makes some interesting points but I will say that we have been very happy with our Variprofile 3 blade feathering propeller purchased in 2014. Part of the concern I had was where to purchase given that we, like you, are not near a major centre. Following some investigation and search for contacts at the Toronto Boat Show the team that Evolution Sails had recommendations for our 26 Ultra. Greg Bratkiw was helpful and has been supportive in the maintenance of our prop. I remove it each fall, grease it and store it indoors over winter. All easy to do. Ours is a Vari Profile VP-64 3 bladed feathering 14”X11”x9”. The price in 2014 was $2858.00 with a 10% boat show discount plus tax. My crew (wife) was sceptical about the price but after the first summer she confirmed the control gained was well worth the cost. Besides if you shine up the brass in the fall it make an interest table art. I also found a May 2009 article in yachtingmonthly very informative “The Ultimate Propeller Test”. I likely still have the PDF and will email it to you.
All the best for 2020, we may see you on the water as Purrfection goes splash tomorrow.
Ted Eedson
Purrfection 26U #232
Loyalist Cove Marina, Bath Ontario
Hi Howard,
I have a 9.9 hp inboard diesel. My old 2 blade propeller did not have enough pitch. In 2013, I was told that my NS22 was too small to have a feathering propeller!
I finally bought a 3 blade Campbell Sailor from West by North (BC, Canada). Excellent service. Limited drag, excellent docking performances, and good general performances.
Best wishes,
Roger Mongeau
NS22, #27, 27 Celcius
Magog Canada
I have three props for my 30U, the original, a folding prop and a Campbell.
The former, original prop was functional but not that great for close manoeuvres with the boat, the folding prop had good performance but again suffered from miserable close docking. The Campbell, which I really did not see a detrimental effect on cruising speed (hull speed is hull speed no matter what your prop is) turned out to be outstanding for passage making, motor sailing, reducing fuel burn and so easy to maneuver both forward and reverse in very close quarters.
I can recommend this prop but be sure to match it with your engine…
Cheers
Brian McCuaig. NS30u
Whitby, Ontario
“Having a yacht is reason for being more cheerful than most." -Kurt Von.negut