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- Mar 23rd, '17, 10:47
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Propeller for CD33 with Universal 5424
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Re: Propeller for CD33 with Universal 5424
I have now removed my existing prop and found it is a 15x10, so effectively a suitable one. I have taken various measurements of the hub to try and make sure I order a prop with the correct taper. I still have an original (or copy of?) bronze shaft and seem to have a taper of 1:24 does this sound fa...
- Feb 19th, '17, 12:23
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Propeller for CD33 with Universal 5424
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Re: Propeller for CD33 with Universal 5424
Many thanks Paul and JeanPierre for supplying exactly the information I was seeking.
Best wishes & good sailing
Simon
SV Brisa in Les Saintes, Guadeloupe
Best wishes & good sailing
Simon
SV Brisa in Les Saintes, Guadeloupe
- Feb 9th, '17, 14:40
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: Propeller for CD33 with Universal 5424
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Propeller for CD33 with Universal 5424
I have the original Universal 5424 engine (max rpm said to be 2400) but have had to change the Hurth gearbox. Unfortunately too late i.e. Once afloat, I found I had a left hand 1.94/2.14 box not a right hand (long story!) Although I can run the engine in ahead I have to limit power to avoid gearbox ...