Flexofold folding propellers for yachts and sailing catamarans.

 

The Flex-O-Fold folding sailboat propeller is the most efficient, lowest drag propeller you can buy.

Flex-O-Fold folding propellers deliver:

  • Maximum performance under sail
  • Superior performance in reverse
  • Lowest drag under sail
  • Unmatched construction
  • No fouling of lines under sail
  • Approved use with sail drives as well as shafts.

There are three options to choose from for Flex-O-Fold folding propellers:

 

flexofold folding propeller is distributed by Henleys Propellers for yachts and catamarans

Two blade CRUISING-folding propeller:

The best FLEX-O-FOLD folding propeller for most sailors because of the powerful thrust both in forward and reverse. The blades design, works efficiently without vibration, and the ideal weight distribution of the blades provides exceptional stopping power, even at low rpm's.

Blades stops are cushioned by strong polyurethane shock absorbers for quiet operation. Available in 12",13",14",15",16" and 17" diameters.

 

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Three blade CRUISING:

For lager engines and where there is a need for maximum thrust with the least possible vibration. Three blade Flex-O-Fold folding propellers are available in 15",16",17",18",19",20" and 22" diameters for tapered shafts and saildrives.

The zinc anode covers the gears providing its normal protective function. Blade stops are cushioned by strong polyurethane springs for quiet operation.

 

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Two blade RACING:

The FLEX-O-FOLD Racing Propeller is designed to meet the demands of today's racers. It has both the lowest drag under sail and best performance under power. You'll probably get back from the race course first, even if you didn't win! 

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Performance test were conducted on the Flex-O-Fold folding propellers together with other brands of folding propellers for speed, efficiency, drag, forward full and reverse full. The flex-o-fold folding propeller was evaluated to have out performed the rest.

The technical specification of the flex-o-fold folding propeller is further discussed by following this link.

18 Reasons to buy a Flex-O-Fold Folding Propeller

  1. Highest blade efficiency - Technische Universitat Berlin, 1997

  2. Highest forward speed - Cruising World, 1996

  3. Highest forward pull - Cruising World, 1996

  4. Lowest drag - Cruising World, 1996

  5. Low drag performance, improved with new Racing Propeller (confirmed at Technische Universitat Berlin January 2002

  6. More reverse thrust than fixed blade propeller, (Comparable to a 3-blade feathering propeller)

  7. Folded blades do not catch lines or other in-water debris.

  8. Reliable operation, geared blades must work together.

  9. Simplicity of design, no maintenance required.

  10. Nickel aluminium bronze blades and hubs, high strength stainless pivot pins.

  11. Patented pivot pin locking system.

  12. Rugged, helical gear design for insuring blades work together.

  13. Standard ISO, SAE and Imperial taper shafts as well as saildrive hubs. Special taper on request.

  14. Racing and cruising blade designs.

  15. Two and three blade designs.

  16. Easy installation, also under water.

  17. Used as standard equipment by major US and European builders.

  18. Gears covered on 3-blade propellers.
 

 

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