Varifold
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The remarkable Varifold propeller range has grown from a single two blade model to include three and four blade versions in a very short space of time. Varifold is the propeller of choice for many highly respected yacht manufacturers and their customers. For years, owners of yachts equipped with folding propellers have suffered from a multitude of problems to which there seemed High noise, vibration and cavitation levels, poor astern performance and unreliable blade opening degraded the enjoyment of ownership. Today, with a three model range covering all sizes of yacht, owners can enjoy the...

Varifolds are designed to solve problems which have affected folding propellers since they were first introduced. Working with SPW,and other companies in the Bruntons group, who design and manufacture propellers for vessels as diverse as nuclear submarines and luxury motor yachts, the designers have achieved their objectives. The resulting range of propellers share design features which are little short of revolutionary. Varifold marries virtually all the benefits of a fixed propeller when motoring, to those of a low drag folding propeller when sailing. Varifold's very low noise and...

The Varifold range 2 Blade • Diameter 305mm to 432mm or 12” to 17” • For engines rated to 50hp • Available for shafts & saildrives • Blades fold completely together for minimum drag • Modern blade design with substantial blade area for smooth running and minimum noise & vibration 3 Blade • Diameter 432mm to 813mm or 16” to 32” • For engines rated to 350HP • Available for shafts & saildrives blade design incorporates • Latestskew and cambered blades high for smooth operation • Pitch reduction at the tip to reduce pressure pulses on the hull 4 Blade • Diameters up to 1,016 mm or 40” • For...