Slipstream S7 3 blade folding sail drive
- New blade design is up to 20% more efficient than previous models
- Use of Duplex 2507 for the blades allows a very thin cross section, while retaining great strength
- Body components cast in 316L
- “O” ring seals on the blades and main gear hub to prevent loss of grease
- Simple screw and locknut pitch adjustment can be adjusted easily, even while in the water
- Independent ahead and astern pitch adjustment, allows optimum ahead pitch and fine reverse pitch for maximum thrust and minimum “prop walk”
- Dual blade bearings support the blade either side of the gear for increased rigidity
- Oversize dowels locate blade assembly and transmit driving torque
- 6 x 8mm cap head screws lockwired in place for security provide a very robust construction
- Sacrificial zinc anode tail cone with stainless steel core. A single Nylok nut makes in water replacement easy
- Dual permanently fitted grease nipple/”zerk” lubrication points, enables easy in water lubrication of all bearing areas (required annually)
- No expensive specialist greases required
- User replaceable Delrin and nickel aluminium bronze bearings throughout
- Five-year warranty against material and manufacturing defects
- Range covers 15” to 20” for engines up to 80hp/60Kw
- Unique fail-safe cushion hub. User replaceable if the need arises in years to come
- Unique shaft nut and locking screw arrangement prevents the possible loss of propeller
- Standard SAE 16/32 spline suits Bukh, Volvo, Yanmar and others.
Each propeller supplied with:
- Comprehensive Owners Manual
- 2 hex keys for pitch and body screws
- Spanner/wrench for pitch screw lock nuts
- Cartridge of grease
- Spare zinc anode
- Spare set of “O” rings
- Stainless steel locking wire
- Stainless steel shaft nut and locking screw