Allpa AISI 316 Stainless Steel Rope Cutter for Volvo 120S and 130S Saildrives

Allpa AISI 316 Stainless Steel Rope Cutter for Volvo 120S and 130S Saildrives

The Allpa AISI 316 Stainless Steel Rope Cutter is a marine propeller accessory specifically designed for Volvo 120S and 130S Saildrive propulsion systems. It features a circular serrated cutting blade intended to cut ropes and lines that become entangled around the propeller hub during operation.

Manufactured from stainless steel 316, the rope cutter is installed on the Saildrive propeller hub using three drilled and tapped mounting holes.

Two versions are available, with different supplied components and propeller compatibility requirements.

Key Features

• AISI 316 stainless steel: Rope cutter manufactured from stainless steel 316.
• Serrated cutting blade: Circular cutting edge designed to cut ropes and lines around the propeller hub.
• Volvo Saildrive compatibility: Versions available for Volvo 120S and Volvo 130S.
• Propeller hub installation: Requires three drilled and tapped mounting holes.
• Drilling template: Supplied to assist with mounting hole positioning.
• Installation instructions: Included with the product.
• Model-specific anode configuration: Volvo 120S version includes an anode; Volvo 130S version does not.
• Fixed propeller compatibility: Volvo 130S version is suitable for fixed propellers only.

Technical Specifications

Available Models and Compatibility

Volvo 120S Rope Cutter – Article 22.40039022

The Allpa 22.40039022 rope cutter is designed specifically for Volvo 120S Saildrives. This version is supplied as a set including a matching anode.

The supplied anode is adapted to provide the necessary installation clearance for the rope cutter.

• Saildrive Model: Volvo 120S
• Rope Cutter Material: AISI 316 Stainless Steel
• Anode Included: Yes
• Anode Article Number: 22.400390922

Volvo 130S Rope Cutter – Article 22.400390251

The Allpa 22.400390251 rope cutter is designed for Volvo 130S Saildrives and is supplied separately without an anode.

The existing Volvo 130S anode does not require modification for installation of this rope cutter.

Important: The Volvo 130S version is suitable for fixed propellers only and is not compatible with folding propellers.

• Saildrive Model: Volvo 130S
• Rope Cutter Material: AISI 316 Stainless Steel
• Anode Included: No
• Propeller Compatibility: Fixed Propellers Only
• Folding Propellers: Not Compatible

Stainless Steel Rope Cutter Construction

The rope cutter is manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel and features a circular blade with cutting teeth around its outer edge.

The blade is mounted on the propeller hub and is designed to cut ropes and lines that may become entangled around the rotating propeller assembly.

Installation on Volvo Saildrive Propeller Hub

Installation requires three mounting holes to be drilled and tapped into the Saildrive propeller hub.

A drilling template is supplied to assist with positioning the holes. Installation instructions are also included.

For the Volvo 120S version, the supplied adapted anode is installed as part of the rope cutter arrangement. The Volvo 130S version does not require an anode replacement.

Selection and Compatibility

Select the correct Allpa stainless steel rope cutter according to the Volvo Saildrive model:

• 22.40039022: Volvo 120S, supplied with matching anode.
• 22.400390251: Volvo 130S, supplied without anode; suitable for fixed propellers only.

Before ordering, verify the Saildrive model, propeller type and mounting requirements. Follow the supplied installation instructions when fitting the rope cutter.