size folding propeller

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size folding propeller

After the replacement of the broken HBW100 transmission for a ZF12M I still have fine-tuning of the propeller on my "to-do-list".
I am considering however to change the fixed 3-blade 15RH9 propeller for a Max-prop easy folding propeller.
On this forum I read several posts about this with a lot of pro's and con's - but no real technical data.

I believe that the big pro is the feathering of the blades when sailing so less resistance. 
Although it is mentioned that the propellers are less efficient, the advantage I see with the Max-prop Easy is that it is possible to adjust the pitch ahead and astern quite precise to get the maximum performance of the propeller.

Also my thought is to get the propeller size as large as possible.

For the Owner's of a 36MK2 with a folding propeller - which size propeller have you fitted, which transmission A/B reduction numbers you have and which pitches are set for ahead / astern?

Has anyone measured precisely the "length waterline" and has anyone information about the propeller shaft details (like conus etc) for the propeller mounting?

I am curious if there are technical details available.

Worst case I have to lift the "Siler" out of the water to make some detailed measurements.

Thanks in advance

Durk Nijdam
S/V "SILER"
Catalina 36MKII - 2001 / hullnr. 2013
Stavoren - Holland