119"
3 Ton Propeller repaired for the Army Corp. of Engineers using
Prop Scan EPS
WildCat Saves US Navy $100,000+
WildCat Propellers was recently contacted
by NSWC Cardrock regarding a propeller problem. The Navy had two
highly sophisticated
propellers off their 170’ Coastal Patrol Craft that had been
damaged. Two reputable propeller repair facilities had these propellers
for several weeks measuring and inspecting them. They declared the
propellers “beyond economical repair.”
WildCat scanned
the propellers with their Prop Scan 134” measuring assembly.
In less than an hour the propellers had been measured and compared
to their original design which WildCat had on file. Although some
of the blades were bent back into radius 3 & 4, comparison to
the design indicated that it was possible to repair both propellers.
WildCat Propellers successfully completed the work to ISO 484 Class
S Standards from radius 0.3 to 0.95.
The
Final Reports verified that the propellers met the original design
criteria, exceeding US Navy Standards.
Net savings to the Navy: $
106,000.00
1280
mm 6-blade highly skewed Coastal Patrol Craft
New Orleans Work Boat Show
WildCat Propellers in conjunction
with other network shops had another successful showing at the New
Orleans International Work
Boat Show. This show has become a must for any serious commercial
operator. Commercial, Military, and Government concerns from the
US and abroad were all found at this dynamic show. Our modern technology
was well received at the show.
By government and commercial concerns.
With more modern hull designs and computer controlled engines there
is a demonstrated need for better, more accurate, more efficient
propellers that don’t vibrate to drive these newer more sophisticated
vessels.
47’ Buddy Davis Gains Speed
47'
Buddy Davis
Mike Borden owner of the 47’Buddy
Davis FISH MAGNET wrote:
“ I was astounded at the speed gain after your Prop Scan overhaul!!!
Before the overhaul I was turning a full throttle max RPM of 2250
and making 24.7 KTS after the overhaul at the same weight I was turning
exactly the same max RPM of 2250 but now doing 28 KTS!!! The speed
gain was incredible but the lack of vibration at all speeds was just
as impressive.”
Prop Scan is able to achieve these results by maximizing propeller
efficiency and matching propellers to vessels.
There is more to propeller
repair than just pitch. WildCat Propellers actually creates a new
design for every propeller based on that vessel’s performance
and proposed use. This results in the best and most efficient propeller
for your boat.
More WildCat Projects
EXCALLIBER,
57’ Sport Fish
Calculated
the pitch necessary to match engine loading characteristics.
Top speed increased from 38 to 41.9 Knots with
same RPM, better fuel economy, and no vibration.
Burger
Boat Company
M/V FAE LEON
Propellers: 44 x 43 5-blade Emergency Haul Out
Identified and repaired manufacturing defect.
Morehead
City Towboat
Tug
FORT MACON
Propellers: 87 x 55 4-blade
“
The vessel is faster and smoother than it’s
ever been.” — Robert Piner
NOAA
R492
Research Vessel
FERREL
Propellers: 54 x 40 4-blade
Eliminated long standing vibration problem.
