Monohull · 13 documented fitments
Propeller upgrade for the Beneteau 50 — what fits, what changes.
Drawn from 13 documented Beneteau 50 fitments: the common setup is an Autoprop H6 behind the Perkins 4236. 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 13 real installations — not a size chart, a service record.
| Engine | Power / max RPM | Drive | Typical ratio | Documented propeller | Rotation | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins 4236 | 72 hp / 2500 | Shaft | 2.19:1 | Autoprop H6 | Right-hand | 2 |
| Yanmar 4JH3 HTE | 100 hp / 3800 | Shaft | 2.62:1 | Varifold 2-blade · 559 mm | Right-hand | 2 |
| Yanmar 4JH3HTE | 100 hp / 3800 | Shaft | 2.62:1 | Varifold 3-blade | Right-hand | 2 |
| Perkins 42B6 | 80 hp / 2500 | Shaft | — | Sized per boat | Right-hand | 1 |
| Volvo Penta TMD | 78 hp / 4100 | Shaft | 2.74:1 | Varifold 3-blade | Right-hand | 1 |
| Volvo Penta TMD 22P | 65 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.74:1 | Varifold 3-blade | Right-hand | 1 |
| Perkins M90 | 84 hp | Shaft | 2.13:1 | Autoprop H6 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Yanmar 4JH4-THE | 110 hp / 3200 | Shaft | 2.15:1 | Autoprop H6 | Right-hand | 1 |
Plus 2 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 50
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 50
- 10 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 50 propeller questions
What size propeller does a Beneteau 50 take?
Documented Beneteau 50 installations most commonly run an Autoprop H6, matched to the Perkins 4236 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 50 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 50 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 50
The Builder pre-fills from these 13 documented fitments — confirm your engine and gearbox, and an engineer replies within one business day.