3 Blade Folding Blade Kits for Folding Propellers HP

We stock Volvo Penta 3 bladed, blade kits. Genuine Volvo Penta propeller blade kits fit onto the hub kit to complete the folding prop. Every Volvo Penta prop is designed specifically to perform, for safety and to resist corrosion. A folding prop can increase performance by up to 1.5 knots whilst under sail.

The Volvo Penta folding propeller comes in 2 parts. First, choose the correct hub kit for your shaft or Saildrive, and secondly choose the correct blade kit for your yachts length, displacement engine and gearbox ratio.

The correct propeller is vital to get the most out of your engine and boat. The power range for the 3-blade propeller is 25-60 HP and it is available in 28 variants, either left hand or right-handed with different pitches and a blade area of 36%.

The power range for the 2-blade propeller is 5-40 HP, the 3-blade propeller is 25-60 HP and the 4-blade propeller is 55-120 HP.

Typically, to give an example of efficiency, a folding propeller will reduce a Chanel crossing by 4- 5 hours. The correct propeller is vital to get the most out of your engine and boat. If you need help in sizing your propeller, please call us first

Please note all Volvo Penta Props are folding propellers. It is not recommended to install a feathering type prop onto any Saildrive installation.