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Topic: propeller replacement

Posted By: WJRyan
Subject: propeller replacement
Date Posted: 22 May 2024 at 8:51am

Greetings all. Getting ready to launch when a wobble was noted on the propeller, and it seems after only 39 years that the internal rubber hub has decided to call it a day. I read the posts from Ron Waterson (pictures are unavailable alas) and Bill Layton (of departed memory) and went in search of a new Gori prop.

11.5" by 8" pitch, LH, for the Bukh 8SME and either Gori 2 blade noted below will work but the links are 404 errors now and the vendor doesn't seem to carry the Gori line any more

http://www.fawcettboat.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=8E2687BD3E2943EDB179134C03B9DF3B" rel="nofollow - Gori 2 Blade Folding Sail-Drive Propeller - DV8 Saildrive SKU APR GOR2BFSD8

http://www.fawcettboat.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=DC605878A42D40DD8077D11FDF36C35F" rel="nofollow - Gori 2 Blade Folding Sail-Drive Propeller - DV10 Saildrive SKU APR GOR2BFSD10

Welcome any suggestions, guidance, insights, and recommendations from the community please to find a replacement. - bill

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Bill Ryan,

Room4Crew, #155

Replies:

Posted By: WJRyan
Date Posted: 22 May 2024 at 3:08pm

Update and a follow up question. Update, current Gori vendor contact is: Brendan Prior

AB-Marine.com, Ph: 401.847.7960, Cell: 401.225.5726, https://ab-marine.com/" rel="nofollow - HOME - AB Marine (ab-marine.com) and price is $1688 plus ~$200 shipping.

Question: my 1985 boat has a prop that's 11.5" x 9.5" and the vendor above quoted me an 11.5" x 8" but told me the price is the same for the 11.5" x 9.5" and my question is - what are others using? Is there a difference? I'm leaning towards sticking with what worked for 39 years but interested to hear other's thoughts. Many thanks - bill

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Bill Ryan,

Room4Crew, #155

Posted By: fatjohnz
Date Posted: 22 May 2024 at 9:08pm

Hi Bill,
I got the 12x8 and it works fine. All the props will drive the Laser to hull speed before full throttle.
Gori was having a 'boat show' special when I inquired about mine. I will email you the invoice.
John

Posted By: WJRyan
Date Posted: 23 May 2024 at 11:35am

Thanks John got them. So it seems the 8 or 9.5 works equally as well. Looks like @RonWaterson chose the 8 so maybe I'll stick with the same one I'm taking off - served well for 39 years!

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Bill Ryan,

Room4Crew, #155