Prop Replacement

[Terry Rushing]

I have a Beneteau 373 with a folding prop. The folding prop needs to be rebuilt. I want to get a fixed blade prop to install. That way I can minimize storage charge in a yard and use the boat in the interim.

Has anyone done this? Is it a simple changeout?


Best regards

Terry

Fear Knot

[Jim]

If you know the diameter and pitch plus shaft dims it’s and easy change to a fixed propeller.

J
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> On 7 Oct 2025, at 19:04, 'Terry Rushing' via Beneteau Owners <benetea...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
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> I have a Beneteau 373 with a folding prop. The folding prop needs to be rebuilt. I want to get a fixed blade prop to install. That way I can minimize storage charge in a yard and use the boat in the interim.

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[Mark J Wilme]

can possibly do in the water or on a short haul (2 short hauls)

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[Jon Schultz]

My 2- I would be concerned about the loss of performance with a fixed prop, from motoring in reverse to increased prop walk, and maneuverability. Folding prop also decreases drag while under sail affecting speed. 

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