Variable pitch props. Worth it on small boat?

[DennisRB]

Originally Posted by Pierre R

Well I know Sabb no longer offers the small engines built by them so maybe they no longer offer the full feathering sailboat prop. My manuals clearly showed both a full feathering sailboat prop and a controllable pitch reversing prop for the 2H engine so they are available out there at least used.

Can the CPP (sorry Richard) on these Sabb setups be angled in such a way as to streamline the blades to the oncoming water flow? I have heard these Sabb setups are a pretty sought after unit.

[Pierre R]

Originally Posted by DennisRB

Can the CPP (sorry Richard) on these Sabb setups be angled in such a way as to streamline the blades to the oncoming water flow? I have heard these Sabb setups are a pretty sought after unit.

With the full feathering prop yeah. That is what it is designed to do.

[TeddyDiver]

Originally Posted by Pierre R

If my memory serves me right the only difference between the two props was the drive block in the prop.

That explains alot becouse SABB doesn't make the props, only the gearboxes are their own products. I'm not in a hurry.. I'll wait for the spring and you get the shrink wrap away