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Props for a 2021 Azimut 50 fly

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by dcwjd, Jun 2, 2026.

  1. dcwjd

    dcwjd New Member

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    I’m looking to source a pair of props for my 2021 Azimut 50 fly in the USA. I’ve had the current props reconditioned 3 times now and the boat isn’t as quick as it once was and the load is off between starboard and port by 6% at times after the place trying 3 different times. After heating and trying to reshape them 3 times I feel I made need to just go brand new.
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    And, you don't have new spares.
    Don't feel special, U.S. Bayliners did not come with spare wheels either.
    Yes, That was a S A comment..

    Time for a real prop shop to recommend fresh wheels.

    I'm going to offer that your loosing diameter and loss of tuning pitch every time the original props are repaired.
    Most shops can not offer this ISO matching. Easier to grind off than rebuild what you lost.

    Hopefully you have the factory specs or prop scan scans from your first wheel service to help in the replacement wheel design.
    When your ready for real prop performance, get rid of the mother-in-law dead weight and get a real prop shop involved.
    Yes, This will cost a lot of money.

    Oh, my repaired props were just installed today. Ding repair and pitch reduction.
    Yes, I do understand sudden weight gain on board.....
    ; More inverter batteries mid ship changed lots of shops trim.
    What more pounds have you been collecting??
  3. dcwjd

    dcwjd New Member

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    I have the factory specs from Azimut for the d11’s. It conflicts from what AI thinks is the correct pitch. Azimut says 1000mm and AI says 1400mm. The diameter is on point. What do you think of having Veem make me a set?
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    AI from who (or what) ?
    Usually, after a few cocktails, I can offer better artificial intelligence than the web.

    Yes, A better Veem shop can come up a better prop.
    They need lots of original, real world and what stuff you have loaded your boat with since factory.

    I keep adding points of added weight. Be honest and ad these important issues in your real loaded weight. That wet-bike, BBQ grill, in-law shoe inventory and play toys do ad up.
    I was amazed what a few extra inverter batteries did to WOT operation for our old beast.
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    By The Way; Blade pitch is a dynamic event.
    This is what separates modern propeller performance from just a screw turning in the water.
    This is where lots of performance is lots after getting your hammered out prop back.

    If you are really keeping diameter, no weight changes, loosing propeller performance; then you are loosing these later propeller dynamics.
    Either by asking for cost reduced repairs or not asking for class or ISO specs.

    I'm not trying to hammer on you but remind all, there is a lot to propeller work than just tapping it out, yet that is sadly the norm.

    Find a better real prop shop if you want real propeller performance.
    I ship my wheels to a Veem shop in Stuart FL.
  6. dcwjd

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    The marina sent my props out and just told them to recondition after a soft grounding. The props have never been the same since. I never asked for cost reduced repairs. I’m not exactly sure what they did but I don’t want to deal with it anymore and just want to buy a brand new set as quickly as possible. Michigan or Veem. New props from Azimut are 30k plus customs and tariff so I’d naturally like to find a place in the USA.
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    I wish I knew of a real Veem shop up your way.
    Lots of or members up there. They are just busy starting the season.
    Somebody will know of the best shop near your hood.
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    I was quoted this morning from Azimut 27k plus shipping from Italy and I can have them in 2 weeks. Not sure if I should just go this route so I’d have them quickly
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    I can't believe I'm typing this;
    Have you checked with Marine Max?

    I am not a fan of theirs but they did sell/service Da Muts for a while.
    May save you some time.
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    When you say the boat isn’t as quick as it was, how much speed are we talking about ?

    AI? Really? You re going to trust that?

    there are prop shops and there are prop shops. I woudl never just trust “the marina” to send props for repairs. Whenever I ve had to get prop worked on, I pick the shop… not the yard.

    A good prop shop should be able to fix the issue or get you new wheels instead of getting them shipped from Italy.
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  11. dcwjd

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    The prop shop is a well known reputable shop on Long Island. The first time I ran the boat the load difference between the two props was 13% and I couldn’t run the boat past 1950 rpm without hitting 90% load on one side. Forget about ever obtaining 2500rpm wot. Now they are dialed in much better but it’s not where the boat was when I took delivery . I can hit WOT at 2500rpm. Top end is 33.8mph. It was a 33 knot top end boat. It’s running about 3 miles per hour slower at all rpm’s. There’s also a load difference of port to starboard 5-6% in the cruising rpm range. The props have been worked on 4 times now to get to this point.
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    To much hammering and grinding. They will never be the same (as original) again.
    There are good & reputable shops out there but they just can not achieve that last level of propeller tuning to make them great.