lurem Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 How many of you have seen this?Sharrow Engineering has this propeller design with some very big claims to go with it. Basically, the design is credited with providing every benefit imaginable - greater top speed, better fuel efficiency, less vibration, safer, and a stronger design. I know I've never seen anything like this, and I'd really like to run one of those to see for myself how it performs. According to their website, propellers for outboard and stern drive applications will be forthcoming. One thing is for sure - I wouldn't want to strike bottom with this one. Their YouTube channel has a test video, though they are lab tests, not actual use comparisons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 That is pretty cool. definitely agree though that durability in shallow water applications would be suspect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Yes very cool, but talk about a prop scar. That think will leave a prop ditch............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 55 minutes ago, hurricane said: but talk about a prop scar Could be called the weed wacker. Looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon1215 Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 I’d love to hear funky monkey’s take on this.😈 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Looks like something the USS ENTERPRISE uses when it needs to go to WARP drive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 The price is coming down, as they are going to be mass produced in a casting process instead of the more expensive 5-axis CNC process. The $2,000.00 price tag is still beyond my budget. However, the extendable One Year Sharrow Warranty for damage repair or replacement for ANY reason, reduces the sticker-shock a bit. Click here for the BoatTest.com video interview with Greg Sharrow, CEO and founder of Sharrow Marine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, geeviam said: The $2,000.00 price tag is still beyond my budget. At first my thought was $2000 is crazy but when you think about it it really might not be that bad IF it works like they say. I know I'm not the only one here who spends $750 on a prop then before it sees an hour or use it is off to the shop for another $250 for tuning. So your are half way there with just one regular prop. Problem is most folks who want a tuned prop don't stop at one prop but have a few on the shelf of the garage. And of course you say "i'm done playing with props!" until you see one that might work well or you haven't tried yet and there goes another $750! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, mulligan said: At first my thought was $2000 is crazy but when you think about it it really might not be that bad IF it works like they say. I know I'm not the only one here who spends $750 on a prop then before it sees an hour or use it is off to the shop for another $250 for tuning. So your are half way there with just one regular prop. Problem is most folks who want a tuned prop don't stop at one prop but have a few on the shelf of the garage. And of course you say "i'm done playing with props!" until you see one that might work well or you haven't tried yet and there goes another $750! Good point Mulligan. If it's that good out of the box, and it saves fuel to boot - that would offset the initial cost. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Been watching this from the beginning, its been years. The cast props are still a year or so away. I still have not seen a "real" performance comparison. Early on they were asking for test subjects. Signed up but was never ask. I would love to see this prop go against my Bravo 1 FS. By the way Thank You Drummer!!!!! Maybe in a year when the the cast models start rolling out I will get the chance. The concept has already shown to be a better design in many applications. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 I hate all of you for reviving this thread! 😂 I signed up too, but was never called upon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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