Nice explanation on finding the pitch of the extra prop. 👏 Have a great trip up to the Great Barrier . Take lots of pictures.

Second that with austral, I called about my ski boat prop and they gave me all the info I needed and had a chat about the boat and filled me in on some stuff I hadn't thought of..... awesome bunch of people

200k subscribers. Congratulations Stu. Another great video. Renko’s looking great. Really looking forward to seeing her dropped in the water and steaming north. Thanks for a great start to the weekend.

In 1974 I was on a 52 ft trawler in Bundy,, hit something and bent a blade tip it was a 4 ft , 4 blade prop behind a 250 hp Cummins, slipped at Kepples Slip and the prop went to Maryborough ,, came back as good as gold,,

Amazing the difference with Renko... I wasn't sure it had enough metal left to look that good.....LOL. Great work Stu!

Prop was a good score. Very impressed how well Renco is looking, you are going to get a lot of cheers when you get home. Make it the best you can and enjoy less repairs when on adventure. I build submarines and want to get a steel trawler to tinker with when I retire.

Noticed 200K subs on this video. Go you man! A real heavy hitter for boat knowledge on the internet!

Great show Stu, glad Renko is back in action again, hope you're enjoying all the hard work. Jeff in LA USA

I love these simple explanations breaking the barriers to understanding. Thanks for that! Can't wait to see the launch. Yep when yer come back swap the props, if for no reason to get rid of that welded nut, and maybe get a zinc on the shaft. Safe travels

The attention span bit was hilarious. "Two or three eternities."

That freshly painted bow looks great through the window. Didn’t like the gray at first, but I’ve got to admit it’s growing on me. Safe travels!

So, um, Uncle Cosmo also liked to wipe down with a rag after he polished the shaft. Well, I mean, there's no real way to stretch that out. That's what he said. Nevermind. My granddad was in the RAF back in the day, and one of the things he told me, and practiced his entire life, was, if you've got a spinny bit and you want it to spin well, you have to paint a spiral on it. Painting spirals on spinning things makes them spin even quickerer because they know which way to do it right from the start. His Hurricane had a spiral painted on the propellor nose bit, and that span even better. His Hillman Imp had spirals on the hubcaps and they spunned quicker too. Or at all, really, any suggestion of rotation off a Hillman's wheels is an improvement over stock, let's be honest. His food mixer was spirally, his record player all heliacal. He even had spiral bedsheets. Not certain why. So, anyhoo, if they sell that special paint in different colours, try getting two and spiral that splosh-go-shove up. It's like painting something red, it absolutely scientifisually is then provably quicker, especially combined with the universally understood stripe down the middle that lets the air know to go around that bit. I know a red Renko would maybe look a bit wierd, and I guess overall speed is less important than mileage, I'm just sayin', spirals on the prop, stripe down the middle, red paint scheme = maximum top speed. You'd be wanting some hydrofoils, too, at that point. Handy for those high speed trips between Montevideo and Denham when the bilges get a tad arctic, if you know what I mean. Denholm Elliot was named after Denhem, as most people know, on account of his mum and dad needing to remember where they parked the Amilcar when they were there in '21. This was prior to the invention of spelling, or at least, prior to the adoption of spelling in the Great Strayans, although many modern scholars suggest that this seminal linguistic event has yet to occur across the Big Sandy Blob. I, of course, dyzargry.

"The other is just to film from much further away". Perfectionism always has its limits!

Capt Doug's advice must've been of extraordinary value in the refit. Your so lucky to have a man of Capt Doug's experience to show you the ropes, showing you how it's done.

😮Never seen or heard of rope cutters on the prop before. Very handy.

Hey just noticed 200k subscribers !!! Congrats Stu 👏 👏

That’s a nice bit of brass. One day you could take a tangent into casting a prop from range brass.

The race against time begins as Dangar Marine hits the water sooner than everyone expected. Stu leads the charge in a last minute propeller change out with new materials to work with and a deadline that won't move. Emotions soar as Stu longs for open water again but must leave good friends behind. Join in all the adventure as Dangar Marine travels the globe in a newly refurbished Renko that motors as well as she looks.

I love the music at 14:35 it’s got a very “Life Aquatic” feel to it!

Thanks Stu that was excellent

Looking forward to seeing how the new prop works once you get it changed.

I mean I’m a patternmaker by trade & wanted to learn more than I did about props! You helped clear the basics up Bigtime CHEERS

The Propspeed Clearcoat on the prop has to be applied thickly enough to flow out and brush the drips as it levels out to give you maximum film thickness for better durability and protection.

Excellent work mate, Lady Musgrave, I dived that at 17yrs old (now 64) hopefully it is still as magnificent as it was. Enjoy! Want to see some video from that! Russ

Looking good Stu.

The prop you found I would take to a prop shop to have inspected, a decent prop doesn't get thrown in the scrap pile.

Very pleasant just sitting here with my Boston lager watching you work, Stu. Seems a smaller diameter higher pitch screw would give you less power at slower speeds, but higher potential top speed. I would like to add that I know absolutely nothing about this. Looking forward to the wet.

Congratulations on reaching 200k subscribers, Stu. Well deserved and I am sure you will continue to grow. All the best from the UK.

"Film from much further away." Now, why didn't I think of that? It will work for all sorts of jobs, I bet. BTW, what's the leather book on the console...ship's log?

Congrats on hitting over 200,000 subscribers Stu!!!

Great job 👍🏾

Nice to know the theory behind prop labelling. Renko is looking a million dollars!

Hi Stu, I see trawlers using prop nozzles for gaining thrust and fuel saving, maybe with a bit of research one could be a nice addition to Renko, Kerry, Iluka,NSW.

Good job in discussing the props, you might actually get some reduced fuel consumption and torque from the prop change when implemented. It sounds like it is basically a one to one prop ratio. On a large inboard ski boat we had a 13/13 and with the boat loaded with a heavy skier behind you could pop them right out of the water and be up to 40 mph in a short stretch planing.

Hi there Dango Stue here… Got to love KZfaq Subtitles 🤣

Thanx Stu ! Been watching from Massachusetts and learning a lot ! Refit WELL DONE !

Looking forwards to a Fishing and grilling on the new grill!!!

Always a pleasure to ride along with you. See you when you get home.

Well, it looks good from afar, but it's far from good? :P Thumbs up to Astral for the great customer service. I'm looking forward to seeing the results with the slightly bigger but harder prop.

You are da man Stu! Great video. Looking forward to the next as always.

Stu you do very entertaining shows . Always interesting , educational and entertaining . Been watching for a couple of years , keep it going .

Two bits of congrats, Stu... First, for reaching 200K subscribers! Well done you! It's a demonstration of quality workmanship and superb video. Second, for a fantastic refit, well documented in the inimitable Dangar Style, and a lovely output. She looks gorgeous, and a newly-painted boat always runs a little faster, cleaner, and smoother. Next time you're up in the Southeastern US, give us a hail, and we'll meet you offshore for a beer. Fair winds!!

I love you videos. It’s crazy that’s Malibu is pushing huge props like this

I’m a huge fan of filming from further away 😁😂😂😂🤙

Nice mate. I’ll pause the footy now

Congrats on 200k Stu!!!

Congrats on 200k! Love your channel mate

200k subscribers! Congrats Stu!

Super. I had no idea what was involved when it comes to this stuff as I'm more than a thousand miles from any ocean, and all we have are dinky freshwater lakes.Thanks.

That flicking headunit does my head in

Awesome as always Stu,take care

Great video.

Rule of thumb displacement Hull diesel like your Detroit is a “square” wheel. Diameter and pitch the same. Variance would be a few inches more or less pitch. Taking two inches out makes a noticeable difference with more power reduces boat speed . Adding a couple inches gives more speed less power and in many cases prevents the engine from turning optimal RPM. Only way to know for sure is test on the boat. I like the engine to be able to obtain maximum rpm and cruise comfortable typical load with couple hundred RPM less. If you plan to pull a big load go for less pitch. Tugs often have half pitch compared to diameter. High speed plaining Hull could have diamater plus 25 %

I still think welding a steel bar on her. Is a smart thing to do. Looking forward to seeing the outcome of this second prop.

Another great video Stu .

Great informative video Stu.

Roller is the way to go

Great video Stu

G'day Stu she looks terrific you've done a really beautiful job, and I know the hard work that you put into it. Stay safe and it's good to see you again mate kind regards John

Very interesting and really enjoyed like usual. Fair sailing mate.

Thanks for the lesson and the laughs

wow 200k Congrats Stu

Good job Stu 👍🏻

Great to see Renko improving every day after all that love and attention. I think the final act of kindness would be to treat her to a Cummins power plant, just to add that blend of sophistication and refinement.........just a thought from a well meaning viewer.

good stuff Stu..enjoy the launch and trip to the lady mussy..there is often small patchy reception on the western side of mussy just outside the green zone so you can check that out while catching a trout for dinner..

Great, great video. Thanks

Interesting prop details... thanks. 👍🏼🤠

Your boat looks great!!! Been following for a while now . I love a good functional boat. My boat don't go fast. But it's a great all around weekender /fishing vessel / explorering boat .. it can tread low water, but it can take the waves of the bay or open water.

Took me a couple of minutes to realize your camera was moving independently of you in the beginning. Glad to have figured that out before Dame chimed in -- would have scared the bejeezus out of me. 😅👍

Really intersting video - thank you. "thumbs up' as usual

The difference between a 21 x 18 and a 24 square wheel is huge.

👍 great work she’s looking good

👍👍👍👍have a great holiday now the work is done.

Thanks mate

200K subs,thats nice

Previous owner might have had it tweaked already? Prop manufacturer probably can help with how well the prop would work for you too. Don't think you could get much larger without hitting the hull or getting too close for comfort.

Hahaha film from farther away,piss funny,the hits keep on coming,you’ve done a bloody mammoth effort Stu,cheers for the vids,the old girl will have a good life under your hand,big shout out to Adrian for the donk work,did he start his channel yet?safe sailing Stuart.from newie.

I have used Propspeed a few years ago, Two boats and myself in the yard went in on a kit as it is expensive. My boat is a converted fishing boat 46 foot our home so it can sit for 3 or four months inactive during our nasty Pacific winter. hull speed 7 knots cruise 9 knots full on but pushing lots of water and using 40% more fuel. Back to the Propspeed. I swing a 34" prop with a three to one gear box so with a 1500 RPM motor speed the prop is turning 500 RPM. A 6-71 GMC. The reason for all these back calculations is that I found with the propspeed the prop was not turning fast enough to get any barnacle growth relief. I live on the west coast of Canada in the Pacific. Some folks paint there props with bottom paint, which can cause problems with the copper content, For the past 6 years I have been using Zinc spray in a can. Not cheap at $45 a can and my prop takes one and bit cans., and the barneys fall right off with a few rotations of the prop. Under the right conditions the propspeed could work IE: a fast turning prop...just not for me with my slow old craft.

Good video

That nut I definitely can fix !! Can I use old prop in my blender

Great informative video Stu, keep up the nautical how-to

Yah ever need to stir something in a small can - put an allen wrench in a drill , and away you go, I've also used a piece of coat hanger bent into a small loop

I love you! You are onset! Fan Sweden 🇸🇪

Thandk you.

Party Time woooh 500k in no time

Great to see you already in the water, out of the damn hard. I was getting tired of so much “on the hard” episodes :)) just kidding, great work!

Stu always seems to have bits off, does anyone know did he secretly sign a deal with bandaid and he just is constantly doing clever product placement? I notice today is the BA1541 Fabric.

Prop pitch is usually associated with the engine cruising rpm recommended by the engine manufacturer.

Congratulations dude on the 200k subscriptions… I promise not to say something like that the Detroit won’t have the power to turn it… oh too late 👍😀😀

Stu congratulations on reaching 200k subscribers. Stu for a while I've been meaning to ask you what the hourly consumption is with the 471? By the way she is looking fantastic. Cheers Dave.

Are you coming through Gladstone on your travels? Would love a chance to say hello and see Renko

Thumbs up buddy

!!!! NEW 4-BLADE PROP !!!!! My best friend's Widow is looking to sell at a bargain. If you have any interest I will get you specifications. It was very expensive and custom-made for boat and horsepower similar to yours!

Hey Stu. Where is cheapest hydraulic steering for 50hp Honda please? Thanks heaps.

Could it be that Austral's measures are out by an inch and Stu's are spot on??

Isn’t there an antifouling paint with Jalapeno oil in it so barnacles don’t want to attach to it.

Everyday is a learning day. If we all appreciated the data we gain from content like this, the possibilities are endless.

Foam rollers tend to absorb a lot of product wouldn’t use a foam roller for that reason. I’m working my wee boat at home ,it’s would be easier to do a full bathroom renovation .😩

Need help what is the best propeller size for my 40x8ft with cummins 250hp with 2:1 gearbox?

good job Yeh one day closer to D Squad