I purchased my 32' Express almost two years ago. It was modified from twin screw gas engines to a single screw 5.9 Cummins. The previous owner also changed the propulsion system to a surface piercing / Arneson drive. In theory it sounds like a slam dunk. PROBLEM - the four bladed prop is not correct for this application. Luckily, I have a friend who is a naval engineer and has run some preliminary calcs on all the information that I have on the boat / motor / prop. He has informed me that the type of prop she currently has is designed for a push boat (85%) in lieu of what is required (50-55%).
Long story short, does anyone out there have access to "Lines Plans" / Draft Information on a 32' Express? He has informed me that this is a key component in figuring out exactly what prop we need to go with.
Thanks in advance,
Steven Schrieffer
"Quacked Up"
1968 32' Express "Lines Plans" / Draft Info
Re: 1968 32' Express "Lines Plans" / Draft Info
If he's recovered--anyone heard?--John Althouse should have the plans for your boat.
Good luck.
Joe
Good luck.
Joe
Joe Napoli
1977 28' Express
Twin raw water cooled 318s
Beaver River--near mile 25 on the Ohio
1977 28' Express
Twin raw water cooled 318s
Beaver River--near mile 25 on the Ohio
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Re: 1968 32' Express "Lines Plans" / Draft Info
I would call Ron Jacobs at Wolverine Prop and ask him about the prop..He's the man.
313.383.0020
Sean
313.383.0020
Sean
1970 42' Inland Seas Aluminum Cruiser
Inland C's
Twin Star Power Turbo 7.3 EFI Diesels
ZF Trannys
Port Clinton, OH
1972 32' Marinette FB Express
Siff Surf
Twin Chrysler 318s
Original Prestolite Distributors (No Issues)
Port Clinton, OH
Inland C's
Twin Star Power Turbo 7.3 EFI Diesels
ZF Trannys
Port Clinton, OH
1972 32' Marinette FB Express
Siff Surf
Twin Chrysler 318s
Original Prestolite Distributors (No Issues)
Port Clinton, OH
Re: 1968 32' Express "Lines Plans" / Draft Info
Thanks for the info.collins69s wrote:I would call Ron Jacobs at Wolverine Prop and ask him about the prop..He's the man.
313.383.0020
Sean