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» Topic: All about the PT Prop!!!
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I have lots of info and schematics on the PT boats but have not come across information that details the design of the Prop. All I think I know is:

3 Props
All R/H turns
3 Blades

Looking for:

Diameter:
Pitch:
Photo?
Also:
Is there a difference between PT Models/Makes? (Higgins/Elco etc)
I noticed trim tabs on some pictures, Any info on them as well?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Chili


Posted By: PT NUTS | Posted on: Oct 13, 2018 - 9:12am
Total Posts: 6 | Joined: Oct 7, 2018 - 7:59am



I believe all trim tabs were experimental and were not installed on production boats.

Elco used Federal Mogul Equipoise props for all their boats, at least as far as I know. As engine HP went up I believe diameter also increased. Here's some details from a drawing for 28 props:

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Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Oct 13, 2018 - 11:04am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am



Outstanding information! Thanks! I found a 1/10 scale brass prop (70mm diameter) that should run just fine for mu 1/10 build.



Posted By: PT NUTS | Posted on: Oct 13, 2018 - 2:29pm
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Hi, apparently all boats got their engines tuned to squeeze the most out of them,so would it be likely that 30" propellers were backfitted in the field or during overhauls? Trying to figure out whether to fit 28" or 30" props on PT195

[:-cheers-:]

Posted By: Daniele Klay | Posted on: Oct 24, 2018 - 9:13am
Total Posts: 126 | Joined: Jun 23, 2015 - 12:43pm



In todays real world of boating when there is a substantial increase in engine power, the pitch of the prop is usually increased rather than the diameter.
As the war progressed and more weight was added to the boats, along with more engine power, I would venture to say, " the additional power was offset by added weight, and the prop size remained constant ".
Just my thoughts on real boating experience.

Larry
62 Bel-Air
260 Eagle EXP
79 Cole TR-2
2016 Corvette Z51

Posted By: bubbletop409 | Posted on: Oct 24, 2018 - 10:55am
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