Flexofold | Folding Propeller
Flexofold develops, manufactures, and sells the most efficient folding propellers on the market for monohull and multihull sailboats.
Flexofold folding propellers are available for shaft drive or SD installation, in 2, 3, and 4-blade versions. The new 2-blade composite propeller from Flexofold is now available for saildrive installation and was nominated for the DAME award.
The Models
Whether you need a saildrive or shaft drive propeller, 2, 3, or 4 blades for cruising or racing, Flexofold has the right propeller for your boat!
Hydrodynamically profiled blades for better engine propulsion and low drag for more performance under sail.
Shaft Drive Propeller
Flexofold 2, 3 & 4-Blade Folding Propeller
SAILDRIVE Propeller
Flexofold Standard and Composite 2, 3-Blade SailDrive Folding Propeller
Spare parts
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Advantages of Flexofold Propellers
When purchasing a Flexofold propeller, you will join a growing number of boat owners enjoying the benefits of a folding propeller under sail.
safety
On a folding propeller, the blades do not extend while sailing as they do on fixed propellers. You won't catch lobster pots, fishing lines, or debris in the water, which could lead to a loss of power, maneuverability, and therefore accidents.
MANEUVERABILITY
Due to their hydrodynamic design, Flexofold propellers have excellent forward performance as well as great power, allowing for stopping and maneuverability far superior to other propellers of this type. In one test, a 63-foot Hanse went from 8 knots to a standstill in one boat length!
LOW Drag
A folding propeller eliminates almost all drag and improves your sailing performance by an average of 15%. Nothing you do to your boat will increase sailing performance more! It simply makes sailing more enjoyable.
COMFORT
You probably recognize the situation? The weather is perfect and the sails are set – and then comes the noise of a rotating fixed propeller! With a Flexofold folding propeller, the noise will be as low as the drag. Flexofold also features powerful built-in shock absorbers for quiet opening.
VALUE FOR MONEY
On a Flexofold propeller, the only moving parts are the blades. Smooth gears and robust materials ensure a long service life without requiring greasing, overhaul, or other maintenance.
Get a Flexofold propeller and spend your time sailing – for many years to come.
Who is Flexofold?
The Danish company Flexofold ApS was established in 1992. With over 25 years of dedicated work, Flexofold is now one of the most experienced and largest manufacturers of folding propellers for sailboats.
Since December 2017, Flexofold has been owned by the engine manufacturer Yanmar Marine.
All Flexofold propellers are manufactured in Denmark in a factory equipped with modern CNC equipment and robotic technology.
Thanks to a flexible production organization, it is possible to manufacture and ship worldwide within a few days.
We ensure that you get the right advice and the best possible propeller solution for your sailboat.
History
The first Flexofold propeller was manufactured in 1993 and was quickly recognized as a high-quality product. In constant search of improvement and performance, Flexofold introduced a new blade shape in 1997.
The wider blade design and mass redistribution improved forward and reverse performance. The same year, a three-blade model was introduced using similar design parameters.
In 1998, a Racing propeller with even lower drag was introduced. This was quickly adopted on boats like the Farr 40 where absolute minimum drag and good performance under power are required.
In 2008, three new 4-blade propellers were added to the product range.
In 2016, the 2-blade composite propeller was introduced.
Thanks to their focus on their initial goal of designing and selling the best folding propellers for sailboats at competitive prices, Flexofold is now used as original equipment by a growing number of shipyards, including Beneteau, Dehler, Elan, Grand Soleil, Hanse, J-Boats, Malö, Najad, Swan, X-Yachts...
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