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3 Blade Saildrive Folding Propeller Flexofold

Flexofold Ref. 3-blade saildrive
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Flexofold 3-blade folding propeller for saildrives. Fits common saildrives from Yanmar, Volvo Penta, Lombardini, ZF, Technodrive and Torqeedo Deep Blue. Available in 14" to 20" diameter with a wide range of pitches, for left- and right-turning saildrives (diameter, pitch and rotation are specified per installation). Geared blades open together under thrust and fold to low drag when sailing. Hub and blades in ALCARO aluminium bronze (copper alloy with 8-12.5% aluminium plus nickel and iron). Water lubricated.

Characteristics

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Material
Bronze
Blade Count
3
Diameter
— cm
Pitch
— cm
Rotation
—
Shaft Diameter
— mm
Weight
— KG
Dimensions
—
Certifications
—
Folding Mechanism
3-Blade
Blade Stop Angle
— degree

Sources

4 cited
[1]
Flexofold 3 Blade Saildrive Folding Propeller page
Web
[2]
Flexofold propeller material (ALCARO)
Web
[3]
Flexofold: How do I maintain my folding propeller?
Web
[4]
Flexofold: When and why to replace your anode
Web

Maintenance schedule

2 tasks · 1 intervals
Task Seasonal
Inspect Inspect the anodes and change them of necessary
Inspect Inspect Propeller for Damage & Fouling