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Post by Absolut91LTD on Mar 27, 2020 11:42:18 GMT -5
Has anyone done any research on the new sharrow prop? It sounds like an amazing prop, and then you look at the price tag   I suppose over time the ROI would be worth it... if it does everything it says it does. Anyone with thoughts on that? |
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Post by sgilbert on Mar 27, 2020 12:04:30 GMT -5
No way, no how, am I going to pay that kind of price for a prop. I'll get out and pull a tow rope in my teeth first!
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Post by kdubya on Mar 27, 2020 13:07:35 GMT -5
I have been reading about this prop as it is interesting to me. Recently, I learned the price, yikes! Perhaps if orders go way up it scales and pricing drops or someone bigger buys Sharrow and pricing drops. My guess is one of the engine manufacturers buys this company.
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Post by gofast24 on Mar 28, 2020 10:35:03 GMT -5
At that price wonder how the orders will go up? We just had our props repaired (minor dammage and re cupped to a #6, about $400 repair plus $425 for pull out to dry dock to R + R props). Went from 26 knots to about 30 knots but with v drive these were typical 22X21 bronze inboard props, nothing high tech..
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Post by tc33obx on Mar 28, 2020 10:59:31 GMT -5
I think they are moving the bar forward on prop technology but it's very early for adoption in my mind. I can't justify the cost. I think in a few years, when the price comes down it might be a nice upgrade for my twin 300 Yamahas.
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Post by gofast24 on Mar 29, 2020 10:41:52 GMT -5
Not fully researching these props assume they are only for OB's or I/O's?
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Post by rlazar on Mar 29, 2020 11:28:42 GMT -5
Not fully researching these props assume they are only for OB's or I/O's? Both |
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Post by gofast24 on Apr 1, 2020 10:07:53 GMT -5
Looked at their web site. Interesting that first sales pitch (#1) = Performs significantly better at idle? Not sure how important that is? Other points of interest is the claims at selective RPM's it is better than what (what vessel, what engines, what prop it is being compared to? Didn't find a a price so not sure what prices are compared to competitive props? Again, with a Inboard V drive not much incentive to investigate further.
You guys stay safe!
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Post by Absolut91LTD on Apr 1, 2020 14:21:38 GMT -5
Looked at their web site. Interesting that first sales pitch (#1) = Performs significantly better at idle? Not sure how important that is? Other points of interest is the claims at selective RPM's it is better than what (what vessel, what engines, what prop it is being compared to? Didn't find a a price so not sure what prices are compared to competitive props? Again, with a Inboard V drive not much incentive to investigate further. You guys stay safe! They have some video's on-line that do some side by side comparisons, mostly with small bow riders. In those videos they explain in greater detail vessel, engine, and prop. As for price, these things are starting around $9K! They also mention in the videos about how effective these would be on large cargo ships... not sure how that helps most of us. Also, I think someone else may have raised the question about how they work with duo-props. I have not seen anything that indicates they are available. Well thank you for your thoughts! Now let's try to get these boats in the water, no!?! Stay safe and wash everything frequently!!! |
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Post by sgilbert on May 18, 2020 9:41:20 GMT -5
From BoatTEST.com today:
Sharrow Marine plans to have a mass-produced cast version of its innovative propeller by the end of this year. BoatTEST.com evaluated the first model from the company, the Model MX-1, and found that it out-performs a standard propeller in virtually every category. The propeller also won an Innovation Award at last February’s Miami International Boat Show in the Propulsion Equipment & Parts category. The new cast stainless steel Sharrow props will cost about $2,000 each. Sharrow is now taking $100 deposits on orders, the balance due when ready to ship, which will be in early 2021. Even though they will mass produced, Sharrow tells us that supplies will be limited.
Still too rich for me!
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Post by gofast24 on May 18, 2020 10:27:50 GMT -5
Me too, if you want to go faster just buy a vessel with bigger engines? Assuming most of us dont run more than a 100/150 hours per year and current gasoline prices are pretty low (well, unless your marina gas dock hasn't realized that gasoline is down to $1.39 / gallon at car gas stations here in GA!?
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Post by wjh on May 18, 2020 10:45:31 GMT -5
Hitting that rock in the back of your favorite cove as you move in to beach the boat would take on a whole new meaning with a $2000 prop at stake.
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Post by rlazar on May 18, 2020 19:25:04 GMT -5
So I talked to Sharrow and I placed / reserved an order. Before they fulfill the order I can decided if I want to move forward. If not I get the deposit back. Also once I get the props I have 30 days to use them and if I don’t want them, I can get a full refund. I’m looking not only for better fuel economy but better performance at lower speeds and better handling in rigger water. My boat will track engine and fuel metrics via the NMEA 2k bus so I will have all the metrics collected for this season with my current set up. Once I get the Sharrow props on I’ll see how they do over a months time in terms of metrics. For the feel and handling I’ll have to assess that on my own.
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Post by tc33obx on May 18, 2020 22:01:34 GMT -5
Rlazer,
I did the same thing today. I figured get in line, they will give the $200 back if I change my mind. I have lived and seen the difference between Duo Props and Inboards or single prop sterndrives. I know the efficiency that duo prop brings to the table I saw it between my 322 Monterey with duo prop Volvo stern drives vs my buddies very similar sized and much more powerful Sea Ray 320 with inboard props. My Monterey was at least .5 mile a gallon better and 15 miles an hour faster.
While the Sharrow isn't a duo prop I think the tech is nearly as revolutionary as the duo prop was and it's clearly a benefit when compared to a 3 blade normal outboard prop, so I'm willing to give it a go right now and see.
I would have ordered my 33 OBX with 350s but I wasn't comfortable with the maintenance issues there. When I ordered my boat the 425 XTOs weren't an option and to be honest probably are too much for my 33. Hopefully this will give me a little more efficiency and maybe power/speed for a minimal investment and no impact to my Yamaha warrantee. It also gets me a spare pair of props in the stock units. I never like heading out without spare parts. So I was going to order a spare set of props, this is a bit more cost, but it gets me what I need and maybe a bit more efficiency and performance in the process.
We'll see in about a year.
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Post by gofast24 on May 19, 2020 10:10:59 GMT -5
OK, still dont know how a prop, whether it can be returned or not, would justify $2000 to gain 5 MPH or 5% better fuel economy? $2000 can buy a lot of fuel? As I have inboards no reason to comment further. If you guys ever get these props let us know how they performed!
PS: Glad to see the POTUS using the new unproved drug for two weeks that the FDA indicates it has no positive effect on the COVID19 other than possible heart arrhythmia that would be life threatening? Hope he can give us some more personal info in the following weeks.
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