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Contur®
Carbon Fiber Prop Testimonials |
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Endorsement of this innovative product by more than 1,000
satisfied customers in the USA,
Mediterranean, Australia, Germany and elsewhere, prove
that
these unique Contur® propellers have been accepted through out the world.
Read what some of our customers have to say about our
carbon fiber props. |
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From: Allen Jones of
New Zealand Yachts |
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I am the
owner of MY "Spirit" and also the founder of New
Zealand Yachts.
We are very pleased with the propellers on "Spirit"
and will be using them on the New Zealand Yacht 33m
Wavepiercer currently under construction in opur
Whangarei, New Zealand yard.
When we replaced the bronze propellers on MY "Spirit"
with the Carbon Fiber we had substantial performance
lift with increased speed and reduced vibration. I
will copy to you the magazine article that spoke of
benefits so you can use it in your advertising.
New Zealand Yachts have a booth and will be showing at
the Cannes and Monaco Yacht shows in September again
this year and will also show at Fort Lauderdale in
October.
It would be our pleasure to acknowledge your company
and your Carbon Fiber Propellers on our stand at all
these shows if you could provide us a sample propeller
and perhaps some technical information that we could
use to communicate the benefits of your product over
competitive options and our continuing to using these
props on the future yachts.
Kind regards,
Allen Jones |
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From: G.O'
Connor
The
Oceanfast Company built the Perfect Persuasion as
the Perfect Prescription in Western Australia 5
years ago. She is a GRP construction and she is 150
ft. in length with two V-12 Paxman diesels,,,,, top
speed over 25 kts. I'm told that the 9-meter shafts
(140mm dia.) with only one "P" bracket for support
caused an enormous amount of vibration with the
original LIPS metal props. So much vibration, that
they could not successfully operate the vessel. The
decision was made to try AIR props and they have
been aboard ever since. During the last 3 years of
operation we have put countless miles on these props
and they have served us well. In May of this year we
did a speed trial and we recorded 0,2 of a knot
slower speed than the top speed when the vessel was
new, using our AIR props!
We have changed out individual blades, as you know
when we have needed them, but as with many new
technologies, the price of reconditioned blades or
replacement blades continues to drop. Given the fact
that the vessel could not operate without AIR props
due to the design and resulting vibration factors
the cost of reconditioning or replacing blades (2 or
3 blades in total each year depending on items
struck & wear etc.) is minimal.
All vessels are different and each application of
propulsion has it's own special requirements; we
with the restraints here are extremely satisfied
with the performance and continued support of our
AIR propellers.
I might also add that the replacing of a blade (s)
underwater is a straightforward ordeal, which I have
participated in. We have not been inconvenienced by
this procedure and have not had to alter our
cruising schedule.
Thank you for your continued support & assistance,
Best Regards,
G.O' Connor |
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From:
George Bovell - 50
Hatteras
We finally
launched and had an opportunity to try your carbon fiber
propellers. They did everything you said they would. The
performance of the boat was fantastic. She "got up onto a
plane" quickly and at only 1400 RPM ?? She accelerated like
a race car. In fact rapid application of throttle from 1400
to 1800 rpm if you are not "holding on" can give you quite a
surprise. Of course no vibration and very quiet.
It seems that with 1/2 fuel & 1/2 water with 28 people
onboard (a small party) we achieved at 1800 rpm approx 22
knots and at 2000 rpm we saw 26knt. The next day with less
load (5 people) we saw 28knt at 2173 rpm. I expect that she
will do just over 30 knots when we get her up to 2350 rpm.
The props have created quite a "buzz" with the "fast boat"
people here and I am sure that you will have inquiries.
Regards
George Bovell |
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From:
Captain Dale Dean ~ Motor Yacht A Volonte'
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In the past
year, we purchased a set of carbon fiber props. In operating
the boat, I’ve noticed less vibration and noise. Also, while
running at the same RPM, we're gaining 2-1/2 knots and using
the same amount of fuel. Therefore, we are getting farther
and spending less money on fuel expenses. I like being able
to change individual blades and the light weight of the Contur®
props versus bronze props. I’m very pleased with the
performance and cost savings in fuel and yard bills with the
carbon fiber as compared to reconditioning bronze props.
Captain Dale Dean, 82’ motor yacht, A Volonte' |
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From: Abdulmohsen Al-Ajeel – Kuwait |
Dear Mr.
Nicholas and Dr. Mel.
Hope you are all fine and in good health.
Just got home after working all day at the boat yard
installing your fine Carbon Fiber props.
I had a problem, the Key way width on the Carbon Fiber Props
was wider than my shaft key way width. But I fixed that by
making a new key to match your Carbon Fiber Props. The
difference was nearly 1/2 a mili. I thought I was able to
use my old used key on my shaft with your Carbon Fiber
Props, but that problem now is solved.
I sailed her back to the Marina from the boat repair yard
and what shall I say? Yes, I will say I will never use
Nipral props again! She was light smooth, no noise and fast
in reaction. I did not yet do a full test, but will do that
in the coming days to see the real difference. I already
felt the difference just in this short distance. Like a
father, she was smooth even steering her was different.
Steering her was light, smooth and engine load was much
less.
I have only one problem now. What shall I do with my old
Nipral metal props? Just joking!
Once you sail her with Carbon Fiber Props, you will totally
dislike using Nipral Metal props again. No matter what!
I will write you again in another e-mail about the
differences because I have old records using the Nipral
props and will compare.
I attached images of the Carbon Fiber Props on the Luhrs 44
so you can have a look too.
My friends; all you said was true and I am more than happy.
I thank you and all your team for your fine perfect work and
service in the past months.
Best wishes and regards:
Abdulmohsen Al-Ajeel – Kuwait
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Dear Dr. Mel.
After testing and comparing the old data with the new
results the boat gained 1.8 knots more speed and between 10
to 15% less engine load. That makes the engines temperature
in Kuwait heat less. So the result is great and everything
you said became true!
Thanks again and best wishes to you and your team.
Yours: Abdulmohsen Al-Ajeel - Kuwait
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