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Old 08-29-2018, 10:21 PM
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Just to follow up on cajun's post..my WOT is about 2,300 RPM with the Indigo. My cruise is 1,950 RPM. If I were going with a Martec or similar folder, I think I'd ask for 6" or even 5" pitch to get the RPM's up and unload the engine a bit. My 7.4" pitch is a calculation made by Tom at Indigo coupled with the 10" diameter. I am not a fluid dynamics expert either...my boat came to me overpropped with a 12" d x 7" 2-blade fixed prop..it was awful.

I really like the feathering props available that are adjustable, but they cost about what the boat is worth.
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