Henleys Propellers and Marine also supply flexofold folding propellers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The FlexOFold folding propellers have the following Technical specifications:

Flexofold Folding Propeller Blades:  

  • The folding propeller blade design is based on latest hydrodynamic research with large blade areas for efficiency and rounded leading edges for quiet operation;

  • Material: Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze (Nibral), high strength, corrosion resistant and 82% copper for anti-fouling;

  • Twin Helical gears (patented) for improved gear engagement;

Hubs, 2 and 3-blade Folding Propeller:

  • Cast in Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze (Nibral), high strength, corrosion resistant, and 82% copper for anti-fouling;

  • Locking screws with pre-applied waterproof thread locker available for underwater installation or re-installation of folding propeller after changing sail drive.

  • Urethane shock absorbers for low opening stress;

  • Available in most SAE and metric shaft configurations.

Hubs, sail drive:

  • The inner and outer hubs of the flexofold - sail drive are cast in Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze (Nibral), high strength, corrosion resistance and 82% copper anti-fouling;

  • Rubber bushing to minimize shock loading of sail drive;

  • Locking screws with pre-applied water proof thread locker available for underwater installation or re-installation of propeller after changing sail drive anode;

  • Urethane shock absorbers for low opening stress.

Pivot pin locking screws for Flexofold folding propellers:

  • 329 stainless steel pins for high strength, corrosion resistance;

  • Notch in pivot pin to accommodate locking screw to ensure positive lock;

  • Tapered locking screws to supplement thread locking;

  • Pre-applied thread locker that cures under water.

 

The first choice in sailboat propellers - Flex-O-Fold folding propeller.

The Flex-O-Fold folding sailboat Propeller is the most efficient, lowest drag you can buy. This claim is based independent tests conducted over the past several years and reinforce today by sailboat builders and owners around.

The Flex-O-Fold folding propellers deliver:

  • Maximum performance under power

  • Superior performance in reverse

  • Lowest drag under sail

  • Unmatched construction

  • Virtually no maintenance

  • No fouling of lines under sail

  • Approved use with sail drives as well as shafts

 

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Phone: +64 9 443 5886 Fax: +64 9 443 5892