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    Volvo DP 290 Breaking Props

    That would be a good thing for me then! Cheers mate.
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    Volvo DP 290 Breaking Props

    Hey, cheers for the response. The smashed prop is the front of a set of J3s. A3s are the larger diameter as they are bushed. I have a set of A3s which I am going to fit as a replacement and see how we go with the bushed type. May be more forgiving but I doubt it.
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    Volvo DP 290 Breaking Props

    Thanks. Have spoken to my mechanic who is a Volvo specialist and he concurred, the A3's would have been what was fitted originally. Will give them a try. Thanks for taking the time to give advice. Really appreciate it.
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    Volvo DP 290 Breaking Props

    I have a set of A3s brand new already. They are a bigger diameter though? But basically the same other than they are bushed?
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    Volvo DP 290 Breaking Props

    Hey Scott, thanks for the response. Yes, props are Volvo factory J3's. I fully understand the role of trimming a leg/outboard etc. However, these hulls are renowned for dragging the stern deep so require a lot of trim to maintain efficiency. Regarding cavitation, is it possible for it to...
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    Volvo DP 290 Breaking Props

    Hey everyone, I have a Volvo DP290 driven by a AQAD41A. Set up is in a 27 foot Riviera (see photo). I have owned this vessel for two years now and in that time I have dropped a blade from the front prop three times. First two times we were reasonably confident we'd hit something (submerged...
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