Flexofold ApS

Flexofold is Danish factory that develops, manufacturs and sell low drag folding propellers for sailboats and mulithull yachts. Flexofold looks back on a 30-year company history, in which the factory has become one of the largest and most renowned manufacturers of folding propellers for sailboats. The propellers are sold worldwide directly to private boat owners as well as to shipyards.
All Flexofold propellers are designed and manufactured in the city of Vejle in our single-purpose factory, equipped with modern CNC equipment and robot technology. Due to our flexible production setup we are able to manufacture and ship wordwide within a few days.

In 2017 Flexofold was acquired by Yanmar Marine International. However, Flexofold is still operating from the factory in Denmark, maintaining own distinct brand identity and remaining a Danish registered company.

We pride ourselves in direct contact and dialogue with our customers – shipyards and dedicated boat owners around the world.

Folding propellers from Flexofold have been thoroughly tested for several years. This is something that has happened to both private boat owners and larger shipyards. With that said, it's the same propeller delivered to the world's largest and most reputable shipyards that you can have brought home to yourself.

And that means that both technicians and engineers have tested, analyzed and verified the folding propellers from Flexofold.

This is why we can ensure that you get the right guidance and the best possible propeller solution for you and your sailboat.

SAFETY FIRST

On a folding propeller the blades do not stick out while sailing as they do on fixed and feathering propellers. You won’t catch lobster or crab pots, fishing lines or debris in the water, a “catch” which ultimately may result in loss of steering ability or ultimately an accident.

MANEUVER THE DOCKS LIKE YOU WOULD THE SEA

Due it's powerful shape and hydrodynamic design, the Flexofold propellers have superior forward, stopping, and reversing power. One test showed that a 63 foot Hanse went from 8 knots ahead to dead-in-the-water in one boat length! Whoever said a folding propeller can’t reverse, hasn't tried a Flexofold!

LOW DRAG - HIGH SPEED

A folding propeller eliminates almost all of the drag from a fixed propeller and improves your sailing performance by 15% on average. Equipping your boat with a Flexofold will not only increase it's performance more than any other addition, it will also make your voyages even more enjoyable than they were before. You can sail faster than the guy who used to pass you, and even in lighter wind than ever before. Enjoy your sailboat at a higher speed - enjoy your sailboat with a Flexofold.

LESS NOISE - MORE COMFORT

The weather is perfect, the wind is optimal and the sails are set. An ideal situation like this becomes harder to enjoy when all you can hear is the noise from a fixed propeller. With a Flexofold propeller, the noise will be as low as the drag is. Unlike other propeller brands, Flexofold has made sure to include strong, built-in shock absorbers for quiet opening.

GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH

On a Flexofold propeller, the only moving parts are the blades and the hub. Smooth acting gears and strong materials secure long durability without the need of messy greasing, rebuilding or any other maintenance your boat may require. The only maintenance required for a Flexofold propeller is cleaning and replacing of the anode. Get a Flexofold propeller and spend your time sailing instead of fixing your boat, and enjoy the benefits for many years to come.

SPECIAL FEATURES

- Helical gearing between the blades ensures a synchronized folding mechanism.

- Protective cover over the gearing

- Easily replaceable anode

- Large shock absorbers for quiet opening of the propeller

- Special innerhub to protect the saildrive and gearbox from the propeller impact

- Mounting screws are pre-applied with Loctite for mounting above as well as under water.

- Water lubricated - no need for maintenance

DANISH QUALITY

All Flexofold propellers are designed and manufactured in Denmark in our single-purpose factory, equipped with modern CNC equipment and robot technology.

In 2017 Flexofold was acquired by Yanmar Marine International. However, Flexofold is still operating from the factory in Denmark, maintaining own distinct brand identity and remaining a Danish registered company.

The propellers are sold directly to boat builders as well as private boat owners worldwide. Due to our flexible production setup, we can manufacture and ship worldwide within a few days.