Monohull · 34 documented fitments
Propeller upgrade for the Beneteau 393 — what fits, what changes.
Drawn from 34 documented Beneteau 393 fitments: the common setup is an Autoprop H5 around 470 mm behind the Yanmar 4JH3E. Typical result: 300–400 fewer RPM at cruise and up to 20% fuel saved over fixed pitch.
The fitment card
Documented engine variants & what they wear
Aggregated from 34 real installations — not a size chart, a service record.
| Engine | Power / max RPM | Drive | Typical ratio | Documented propeller | Rotation | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanmar 4JH3E | 56 hp / 3800 | Shaft | 2.62:1 | Autoprop H5 · 470 mm | Right-hand | 10 |
| Volvo Penta D2-55 | 55 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2.27:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 7 |
| Yanmar 4JH4E | 54 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2.33:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 6 |
| Yanmar 3JH3E | 39 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2.33:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 2 |
| Volvo Penta MD22L | 48 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2.27:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 2 |
| West 42B | 42 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.47:1 | Sized per boat | Right-hand | 1 |
| Westerbeke 44A | 40 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.47:1 | Sized per boat | Right-hand | 1 |
| Westebeke 42B | 42 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.47:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
Plus 4 less common variants in the database. Indicative only — gearboxes and apertures vary between years and repowers, which is why every supplied propeller is verified against your boat first. Data current as of 2026.
Your numbers
What the change feels like on a Beneteau 393
Indicative curves for this size of boat — drag the cruise line. The independent-test pattern: the same six knots on several hundred fewer RPM, with the fuel flow following.
Worth knowing
Considerations for the Beneteau 393
- 12 engine variants are documented for this model — repowers included. Sizing follows your engine and ratio, not the year in the brochure.
- Tip clearance rules the maximum diameter — roughly 10–15% of prop diameter to the hull. The Builder asks; we verify before supply.
Beneteau 393 propeller questions
What size propeller does a Beneteau 393 take?
Documented Beneteau 393 installations most commonly run an Autoprop H5 around 470 mm, matched to the Yanmar 4JH3E on a shaft drive. Exact size depends on your engine, gearbox ratio and aperture — every recommendation is verified by an engineer before supply.
How much fuel would a Beneteau 393 save with an Autoprop?
Typical savings over a fixed-pitch propeller are up to 20% at cruise (documented band 15–30%, honestly less if you already run a folding or feathering prop). Put your engine hours and diesel price into the fuel calculator for your own numbers — then the Builder for a verified recommendation.
My Beneteau 393 has a different engine than shown — does the data still help?
Yes. Repowers are common and the database usually holds several engine variants per model. The Builder starts from your actual engine and gearbox; the model records confirm diameters and clearances that are known to work on this hull.
Get the verified recommendation for your Beneteau 393
The Builder pre-fills from these 34 documented fitments — confirm your engine and gearbox, and an engineer replies within one business day.