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Genuine Volvo Penta 2 blade kits fit onto the hub kit to complete a 2 blade folding prop installation. A Volvo Penta prop is designed specifically to improve speed and reduce drag significantly. A folding prop can increase performance by up to 1.5 knots whilst under sail and stop the shaft or Saildrive from turning, 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 hp and gearbox ratio.
The correct propeller is vital to get the most out of your engine and boat. The power range for the 2-blade propeller is 5-40 HP and it is available in 15 sizes ranging from 14 x 7 to 19 x 13 pitch.
If you need help in sizing your propeller, please call us first. As a general rule, 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.
Please note all Volvo Penta Props are referred to as folding propellers. It is not recommended to install a feathering type propeller onto any Saildrive installation. All propellers are sent via Fed Ex or UPS and will need to be signed for. If you want to buy a new folding prop, please call us for help and advice.
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This is a genuine tab lock washer for all Volvo Penta folding propellers on a Saildrive hub kit. Volvo Penta Part Number 3851994. This is the lock washer where the tabs are bent to secure the hub bolt.
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This tab washer is used on some 2 and 3 blade fixed propeller cones using a tab washer. Volvo Penta Part Number: 23680979. This is the lock washer where the tabs are bent to secure the hub bolt.
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Genuine Saildrive hub nut for Volvo Penta 2, 3 and 4 bladed folding propeller hubs as shown as item 4 on the picture, for a Saildrive
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The M16 shaft nut P/N 873473 is made of very high-quality alloys to withstand saltwater
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Genuine M16 lock or tab washer for Volvo Penta folding bronze propellers on a shaft fitted with an M16 nut
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The M20 shaft nut, part number 873486 is made of very high-quality alloys to withstand saltwater
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Genuine M20 lock or tab washer for Volvo Penta folding bronze propellers on a shaft fitted with an M20 nut
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This three-segment folding hub anode should be checked regularly to ensure the propeller is protected from corrosion.
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The 3 part folding hub anode 3858400 should be checked regularly to ensure the propeller is protected from corrosion.
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Volvo Penta 2 Part Aluminium Anode set for a later production 2 bladed folding propeller hub fitted to a shaft.
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This is the shaft that connects the folding blade to the hub on latest style 2-blade folding propeller.
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Folding hub hex screw used on a 3 or 4 blade folding hub mounted on a Saildrive or shaft. Three or four are required dependant on the number of blades present.