It’s hard to imagine your multihull with its propellers: these moving parts with two, three or even four blades guarantee your maneuvers in port, allow you to keep going when there’s no wind and/or against the current, and above all, contribute to your safety. Several different types of prop models can propel your catamaran or trimaran. There are two main families: fixed blade propellers and folding or feathering propellers. There are also variable pitch propellers that can be adjusted according to the particular multihull and its engine. Fixed propellers, which are typically fitted as original equipment on models leaving the factory, represent 85% of the market. But feathering propellers are increasingly appearing in the options catalog - demand seems to be growing when it comes to winning that sacrosanct extra half a knot…
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25/11/2021
Par
Norbert Conchin
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181
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For the fixed propeller - By Clément Dael Clément took over the management of the French franchise of Navigare Yachting in 2020. He entered the yachting industry in 2008 at Sunsail, then Moorings in 2017 and finally Dream Yacht Charter. During his career, he’s sold several hundred boats including many catamarans that have gone into charter-management. Very involved in the management of the Navigare Yachting fleet, Clément prefers fixed propellers. Simplicity, robustness, ease of use and maintenance, and economy are his keywords. “With a fleet of nearly 300 boats to manage, there’s no…