[Paul Cormier]

Does anyone know what make feathering props will fit a Baba 40?

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[PaulK]

There are probably many. Shaft diameter, engine horsepower and boat displacement will affect the size and pitch of the propeller, which may impact which manufacturer best suits the boat.

[Paul Cormier]

Bob Perry has informed me that the size of the aperture is the controlling issue. The shaft is 1 1/4″, the hp is 50, and the engine is a Beta 50 built by Kubota. The current prop size is 18″ x 2″ x 3.

[Damon Cruz]

Your 50hp is the max for a Kiwi prop. They are a good feathering 3-blade – much better than 2 in reverse, believe me – and have composite blades that will shatter if you hit something, rather than damage prop/shaft/engine. They even come with a spare.

I would have gotten one myself, but my 70hp dictated a different brand, an Italian-made J-Prop; it is adjustable in the water, while others are not, and one can be done on the fly (can’t remember which).

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