[C320-list] Folding props

[Peter Clancy]

We do PHRF and Assigned Rating Class events in South Florida. I went with 
the Gori two-blade folder a couple of years ago because it 1)  has less drag 
than the Autoprop and Maxprop, 2) is half the cost,  3)  does not vibrate 
under power, 4) does not require changing to a SS steel shaft or 
modification to the skeg, 5) has good reverse thrust. Several owners have 
also reported good experience with the Gori 3-blade folder. I believe the 
2-blade Flex-O-Fold is quite similar to the Gori.

Peter Clancy
AROBAN  C320  #222
Miami, FL


>From: "Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)" <MLaChance at thehartford.com>
>Reply-To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props
>Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 13:12:52 -0500
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>-----Original Message-----
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>Sent: Sat Dec 31 12:47:19 2005
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props
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>Why have you decided to changeout your fixed 3-blade for folding prop????
>
>Len
>Aqua5  #1070
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT) <MLaChance at thehartford.com>
>To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>Sent: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:13:37 -0500
>Subject: [C320-list] Folding props
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>
>I've decided to replace my fixed 3 blade prop. Given the projected
>expenditure some research is needed. I plan to review available
>literature, talk to other sailors and list postings to make an informed
>choice. The props I will examine include: Autoprop, MaxProp, Gori, and
>Flex-o-fold.
>
>My question: are these four the major candidates or am I missing one?
>
>Also, I'm thinking about documenting my research for the website or an
>article for Mainsheet. So if anyone has information they wish to share,
>anecdotal or otherwise, and at the risk of starting a really long thread
>(but hey it's snowing outside), please reply to this post.
>
>Thanks
>
>Mike LaChance
>Seychelle, #141
>Noank, CT
>
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