Saildrives and folding propellers for High Power engines (300 hp +)

Discussion in 'Propulsion' started by bydgroup, Jan 28, 2010.

  1. bydgroup
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    bydgroup Barcelona Yacht Design SL

    I'm looking for a manufacturer of saildrives and folding propellers for a project we are currently working on, which will have twin 300 hp engines and would like to use saildrives. (final required speed 21 kts, displacement 13 T)
    Any Idea??

    Thanks
     
    bydgroup, Jan 28, 2010
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  2. apex1

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    There are none.
     
    apex1, Jan 28, 2010
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  3. bydgroup
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    bydgroup Barcelona Yacht Design SL

    Thanks for you fast reply. Any thoughts on any alternative propulsion to have minmum drag (having lowest costs possible) under sail apart from conventional shaft and prop?
     
    bydgroup, Jan 28, 2010
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  4. apex1

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    A CPP (controllable pitch prop) is a very efficient solution.

    But contact "Schottel" in Germany, they invented the "saildrive" principle and may have a solution?
     
    apex1, Jan 28, 2010
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  6. bydgroup
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    bydgroup Barcelona Yacht Design SL

    I will contact them!! Thanks!
     
    bydgroup, Jan 28, 2010
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