by Jimbo on April 11th, 2009

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How can I accurately measure the pitch in inches of a 16 inch diameter propeller to be used on a pedal powered water bike. Pitch is the distance the propeller moves forward in one complete revolution ( without any slippage )

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  • by Mr Fixit on April 11th, 2009

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    Wow, there are so many variables. How heavy is the boat, is it fresh or salt-water, what is the diameter of the prop, etc. Is it possible to measure such a thing? From a standing start, it will be less than whilst travelling.

    I am sure a formula would exist, but are you going to go to such details as knowing the resistance of the boat on the water, whether it is smooth or choppy, etc.

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