Propeller - BENETEAU OCEANIS 45 Owner's Manual

10.11 PROPELLER

- The propeller delivered with the boat represents the end result of trials carried out in collaboration with the engine
manufacturer. Never change the propeller without first consulting a professional engineer.
- Propeller efficiency will drop if the propeller blades are damaged in any way or dirty: regularly clean the blades carefully.
- During a lift-out, check the propellor: it should turn freely on its axis and there should be no play.
- Pitch of the propeller: to the left.
Engine
96
- Respect speed limits.
- If this boat is equipped with a fixed blade
propeller, when sailing at speeds over 8 knots it
is essential to leave the reverse gear control in
neutral.