CD 28 Trawler with 4 bladed prop

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John Fife

CD 28 Trawler with 4 bladed prop

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I have heard that the CD 28 with a 4 bladed prop will have better
performance than the factory installed 3 bladed prop. Would appreciate any comments and specs for the 4 bladed prop.



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Rich Denning

Re: CD 28 Trawler with 4 bladed prop

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John Fife wrote: I have heard that the CD 28 with a 4 bladed prop will have better
performance than the factory installed 3 bladed prop. Would appreciate any comments and specs for the 4 bladed prop.

Prior to putting my newly acquired CD28 in the water this spring,
I replaced the three blade 18" prop with a 19" four blade. This was
as a result of recommendations from Jake and Leo of the West Mystic
Northrop & Johnson office. Jake owns a 28 open fisherman CD. My max
RPM's are 3400, cruise at 2800-3000 @ 21kts. Let me know if I can
answer any questions



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