Monohull · 14 documented fitments
Propeller upgrade for the Sadler 34 — what fits, what changes.
Drawn from 14 documented Sadler 34 fitments: the common setup is an Autoprop H5 behind the Volvo Penta 2003. 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 14 real installations — not a size chart, a service record.
| Engine | Power / max RPM | Drive | Typical ratio | Documented propeller | Rotation | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Penta 2003 | 28 hp / 3200 | Shaft | 2.37:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 3 |
| Yanmar 3GM30 | 28 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.62:1 | Sized per boat | Right-hand | 2 |
| Bukh DV20 | 20 hp / 3000 | Shaft | 2.47:1 | Autoprop H20 · 442 mm | Right-hand | 2 |
| Volvo Penta D1-30 | 29 hp / 3200 | Shaft | 2.35:1 | Sized per boat | Right-hand | 1 |
| Volvo Penta 2030 | 28 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.37:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Yanmar 3JH2E | 38 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.14:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Beta Marine 30 | 30 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2.6:1 | Autoprop H5 | Right-hand | 1 |
| Beta Marine 25 | 25 hp / 3600 | Shaft | 2:1 | Varifold 2-blade | 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 Sadler 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 Sadler 34
- 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.
Sadler 34 propeller questions
What size propeller does a Sadler 34 take?
Documented Sadler 34 installations most commonly run an Autoprop H5, matched to the Volvo Penta 2003 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 Sadler 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 Sadler 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 Sadler 34
The Builder pre-fills from these 14 documented fitments — confirm your engine and gearbox, and an engineer replies within one business day.