Sharrow Propellers
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Probably more than you want to know here:
I don't know anyone who runs a Sharrow. I had read a way back that Yamaha either worked out a partnership or acquired a stake (majority?) in Sharrow. At that time the props were listed at about $5,000. The cost was significant but the Yamaha deal was supposed to bring the price down. Reviews at that time contrary to the above Boat Test article led me to believe that the appropriate market for the new prop was commercial lower seped vessesl.
My concern is cost but also the threat of theft. A several thousand dollar prop would be an attractive target for crime.
I don't know anyone who runs a Sharrow. I had read a way back that Yamaha either worked out a partnership or acquired a stake (majority?) in Sharrow. At that time the props were listed at about $5,000. The cost was significant but the Yamaha deal was supposed to bring the price down. Reviews at that time contrary to the above Boat Test article led me to believe that the appropriate market for the new prop was commercial lower seped vessesl.
My concern is cost but also the threat of theft. A several thousand dollar prop would be an attractive target for crime.
Today's BoatTest email included an article on Sharrow and that's what got my attention. I figured the price would be exorbitant.
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There's a youtube video from florida where a guy had my boat A Grady Seafarer and put a sharrow on. Had no effiency gains, but planed out at a lower rpm like a 4 blade prop. Total waste for a rec boat. He was so detailed with the numbers that Sharrow sent a guy to his house to dial in the numbers and try to get better. I think they saw tiny gains.
here is the video:
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Massive cost for minor gain. Here's the updated video with Sharrows comments. They were displeased with the first one.
Powertech and a revolutionary 5 blade that is showing huge gains with another youtube channel on a Yamaha 300 on a ranger tug. Not sure if they sell it yet.
There's a new thread on the Hull Truth stating Sharrow has recently partnered with Ford in Detroit for molds and casting.
From what I have read and heard, a good conventional prop will be about as good as the Sharrow from an efficiency standpoint. The gain will be with lower noise, lower vibration and improved low speed traction including reverse.
A lot of people hate on them due to the price point, yet people buy new boats for tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars more for a warranty. I can't comprehend that, but obviously it resonates with many. So why hate on a someone who wants to offer a prop for 5x more if someone wants to own one? It has its benefits. You have decide if it is worth it.
A lot of people hate on them due to the price point, yet people buy new boats for tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars more for a warranty. I can't comprehend that, but obviously it resonates with many. So why hate on a someone who wants to offer a prop for 5x more if someone wants to own one? It has its benefits. You have decide if it is worth it.
Last night I received the the news item about the partner relationship between Sharrow and Fort Motor Corp. The story included a link to the Sharrow web site to size, reserve or order props. For kicks I priced a stainless (aluminum is also an option) prop for a 200HP I4 Yami. The price was around $3,000. Still pretty expensive but %40 less than the $5,000 price.
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There's been a number of threads on here about this and it's kind of the same thing over and over - with the only real change being the price starting to come down. But one thing I still wonder about (maybe the answer was already given, but I haven't seen it?)... how is the prop repaired when it gets dinged? Costs involved with that? Right now, it's an every-day thing for decent prop shops to do this with regular props... I doubt any of them are setup to work on this one?