Jerry Hey wrote:

I got  lucky today.  I contacted Craig Catto about a propeller.
Turns out he had a three blade that had been built for a 200 hp
(Lycoming) Long EZ that was too much prop and not sold.  Should be
about right for a PP 13-B, so I bought it for half price, $825.00.
Craig assured me he could adjust the prop either way once we test it.
Nice thing about three blades is the reduced diameter.  This on is 64
inches and is pitched for 220 mph at 2700 rpm.  He said no problem if
I want to run it at 3000 rpm or greater.   Supposed to smoother too.
I had never considered a three blade because they are so expensive.
And now,  I have one.  The hub has to be reversed from pusher to
tractor.  I will pick it up at his shop in three weeks.    Jerry

 
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