Reverse Propulsion

[connorcg]

I have a C&C Landfall 38. It has very poor thrust in reverse. Anyone have some suggestions on how to improve this issue? Should I look into having the old Paragon Transmission adjusted? Look into a better Prop? Both? Any suggestions?


Thanks

Colin

[Nemo55]

What kind of prop?

Originally Posted by connorcg

I have a C&C Landfall 38. It has very poor thrust in reverse. Anyone have some suggestions on how to improve this issue? Should I look into having the old Paragon Transmission adjusted? Look into a better Prop? Both? Any suggestions?


Thanks

Colin

[connorcg]

it is an adjusting pitch two blade, came with the boat would need to check my logs for the model specs.

[delmarrey]

Originally Posted by connorcg

it is an adjusting pitch two blade, came with the boat would need to check my logs for the model specs.

The prop may just need a clean up and lube job.

[Nemo55]

Could be that your prop is adjusted for max performance ahead,,but lacks astern because of it.
I was thinking if it was one of those folding propellers, as the motion astern would not be their best use.

Originally Posted by connorcg

it is an adjusting pitch two blade, came with the boat would need to check my logs for the model specs.

[charliehows]

with some folding props there is a technique to locking them for reverse - how long you had the boat, has the prop always been poor in reverse?

[NCboatrx]

What engine and transmission ratio do you have?

[Blue Stocking]

If it is the old type Martec folding prop, you have to use considerable more RPM in reverse to have the centrifugal force overcome the folding action flow generated by the pitch.