The results of testing that I have seen showed that the drag from a fixed prop is comparable to the drag of the entire hull.
Marek Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Jake Brodersen via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: May 20, 2016 21:52 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Jake Brodersen<mailto:captain_j...@cox.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List Fixed Props.. Francois, You are correct. Dragging a fixed prop is like driving with the parking brake on. I ditched mine years ago and never looked back. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III "Midnight Mistress" Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 09:48 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jean-Francois J Rivard <jfriv...@us.ibm.com> Subject: Stus-List Fixed Props.. I'm surprised to see so many racers have fixed props on this list.. A folding / feathering prop is easily the best "Go Fast" part on the boat.. More than the sails according to more than one sail maker. BTW, it's worth far more than the typical 6-12 secs per mile PHRF allowance.. Especially in light winds, it's like dragging a bucket. Regards -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA.
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