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fredrosse wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:14 am ... use a propeller of 27.5 inch pitch (700mm).

So for example an 3 x 17 x 26 prop. would be adequate? Or would you recommend an 2 or 4 blade prop?

Olav

If your not already a member of the SBA (Steamboat Association of Great Britain). I would suggest becoming a member for the purpose of being able to access the register. I find it very useful to be able to check design numbers against existing, operational steamboats. Thanks Ken, that sounds like a...

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