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Variprop 3-Blade Propeller

For all sailing vessels with engines from 6 to 180 hp.

The VARIPROP 3-blade is the original standard propeller for sailing vessels with an output of 6 – 180 kW. It delivers very smooth running, equally good stability especially at sea under power, and very low drag. Just like the VARIPROP 2-blade, the 3-blade has outstanding maneuverability, since in reverse each blade self-adjusts to the optimum pitch.

The VARIPROP 3-blade is the ideal propeller for cruising yachts. In exceptional cases or higher loads and we recommend our Variprop 4-blade.

A smaller diameter fits where others cannot. It has the shortest hub length of any propeller and therefore is able to fit the smallest apertures and still give 100%. Excellent motor sailing power, incredible control and thrust in reverse, no vibration. Independent external pitch adjustments in both forward and reverse allow elimination/reduction of prop walk. It will not spin under sail having near zero drag giving improved sailing speed and steering.


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Aperture Diagram

If you have an aperture, make note of the distances A through I below so that your propeller can fit with proper tip clearance.

A. Shaft Diameter
B. Aft end of cutlass to start of taper/forward edge of hub
C. Deadwood to aft edge of cutlass
D. Deadwood to forward edge of taper
E. Shaft centerline to hull at forward edge of hub
F. Shaft centerline to hull at end of shaft thread
G. Shaft centerline to shoe/foot
H. End of shaft to leading edge of rudder
I. Start of taper/forward edge of hub to rudder

Download Aperture Dimensions Form

Saildrive Installation

Please read these instructions carefully before installing your new Variprop propeller



Download the DF80 and DF107 Saildrive Installation Instructions as a PDF


Standard Shaft Installation

Please read these instructions carefully before installing your new Variprop propeller


Download the DF80 and DF107 Shaft Installation Instructions as a PDF

Download the DF112 and DF140 Shaft Installation Instructions as a PDF

Download the DF128 Shaft Installation Instructions as a PDF

Download the DF230 and DF280 Shaft Installation Instructions as a PDF


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