Monty848
Active Member
- Dec 6, 2017
- 100
- Boat Info
- 95 400EC T-7.4 Merc w/Hurth 630A
7kw Westerbeke
- Engines
- T-7.4 w/Webers and Hurth 630A
7.0kw Westerbeeke
Caribe RIB
Yamaha 2.5 4 stroke
Badly fouled props will cut your thrust. The heavier the fouling, the worse it gets.
I'll refrain from the dipstick question, only because I have a Sundancer, with v drives and you have straight trannys. This photo is immediately after hauling out for the season on 10/15. I launched 5/23 and, had no reduction in power. If you've got hard fouling, especially on and around the hub, it can be like using a prop half size, or worse, and well, these old girls have got some big old bums to get up and move! You'll need full props.
I'll refrain from the dipstick question, only because I have a Sundancer, with v drives and you have straight trannys. This photo is immediately after hauling out for the season on 10/15. I launched 5/23 and, had no reduction in power. If you've got hard fouling, especially on and around the hub, it can be like using a prop half size, or worse, and well, these old girls have got some big old bums to get up and move! You'll need full props.