Monohull · 9 documented fitments
Propeller upgrade for the Catalina 34 — what fits, what changes.
Drawn from 9 documented Catalina 34 fitments — engines, ratios and drive types below, sized and verified per boat.
The fitment card
Documented engine variants & what they wear
Aggregated from 9 real installations — not a size chart, a service record.
| Engine | Power / max RPM | Drive | Typical ratio | Documented propeller | Rotation | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal 25 XP | 25 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2.01:1 | Sized per boat | Right-hand | 1 |
| Universal M35A | 30 hp / 3200 | Shaft | 1.79:1 | Sized per boat | Right-hand | 1 |
| U 25 XP | 23 hp / 3200 | Shaft | 1.79:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Universal U.35B | 35 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 1.79:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Universal M25 | 21 hp / 3200 | Shaft | 2:1 | Varifold 2-blade | Right-hand | 1 |
| Universal M35 | 30 hp / 3200 | Shaft | 1.81:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Universal 25XP | 23 hp / 3200 | Shaft | 2.01:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Lombardini LDW1404 | 40 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
Plus 1 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 Catalina 34
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 Catalina 34
- 9 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.
Catalina 34 propeller questions
What size propeller does a Catalina 34 take?
Size depends on the engine, gearbox ratio and aperture fitted to your Catalina 34. Run the Builder and an engineer will verify the exact size from our documented records.
How much fuel would a Catalina 34 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 Catalina 34 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 Catalina 34
The Builder pre-fills from these 9 documented fitments — confirm your engine and gearbox, and an engineer replies within one business day.