Bob,
If the coupling is fairly accessible, it's not a big deal. My coupling have a
very visible white mark on it for when the blades are horizontal (pivot pin
vertical). I marked it when the boat was hauled. I jump down into the cockpit
locker, the helms person puts the tranny in neutral, I spin the coupling to
align the mark and yell "made". The helms person puts the tranny in reverse, I
exit the locker and finish my beer. Done.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
>________________________________
> From: Bob Moriarty <bobmo...@gmail.com>
>To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2012 6:24 PM
>Subject: Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation
>
>So, if the shaft does not get locked in a position with the folded
>blades vertically aligned (the proper orientation) it's possible for
>the lower blade to "droop" and create some drag in low hull speed
>conditions. Worst case would have the shaft locked with the blades
>aligned horizontally.
>However, the drag problem is minimized or eliminated at higher speeds
>(3 knots, 4 knots?), regardless of prop orientation.
>
>I liked the rubberband solution. Maybe a PVC concoction could keep everyone
>dry.
>
>> If the shaft does not get oriented properly, do the blades produce a
>> horrible drag, or just a "not quite minimal" drag?
>>
>
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