The VARIFOLD 3-blade is a design breakthrough in propeller technology: a winning combination of good thrust, improved performance in reverse manoeuvres and smooth, quiet running when powered. Developed especially for cruising and racing yachts, its cambered design combined with skewed blade tips ensures that maximum thrust is delivered with minimum noise and vibration.
VARIFOLD's feathered position is also unique. The blades fold in with only the slightest of gaps, thereby minimising drag when sailing. The blades open out against rubber buffers fitted in the hub. These buffers cushion the blades when the propeller opens into drive position. Each VARIFOLD is dynamically finely balanced, and, with its gleaming, matt finish, stands out as a top-quality propeller. Folding propeller in mother-of-pearl finish.
- Diameter 432mm to 813mm or 16” to 32”
- For engines rated to 350HP
- Available for shafts & saildrives
- Latest blade design incorporates high skew and cambered blades for smooth operation
- Pitch reduction at the tip to reduce pressure pulses on the hull
Impressive technology
VARIFOLD is the definition of outstanding quality of material and technology. Nickel aluminium bronze material guarantees durability and high corrosion resistance. Alongside its opening and running features, VARIFOLD is impressive on the supposed weak points of a propeller. Take, for example, the hard-wearing rubber buffers in the saildrive hub, fixed in the special cut-outs – ensuring the propeller starts up gently yet the buffers cannot become detached. The saildrive hub is isolated to protect against electrolysis.
Conception, design and programming: OceanMedia & Services GmbH, Bremerhaven / Bremen / Hamburg