[C320-list] AUTOPROP

[Richard A. Walker]

That is a long story. Practical Sailor rated it the best. Check out
http://www.autoprop.com/ .  The place to buy it may be at pycht.net.  

Simply less drag and more power at a give RPM.  WindWalker II get 7.1kts at
2600 RPM.  My 2 bladed prop gets about 5.6 kts.

It also backs true. 

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of belairlk at aim.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 10:36 AM
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What is real advantage of Autoprop?   What do you get for 3 grand?  Have new
C-320, and I'm curious.
 
Len
Aqua5  C-320 #1070 
 
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From: jonvez at comcast.net
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Sent: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 12:59:10 +0000
Subject: Re: [C320-list] stainless steel shaft


I have done the same and although it is not necessary (I used the bronze on
my 
AP for a season), I have switched to a SS shaft on all of my boats, so chose
to 
do so after getting tangled up in some lobster pots a couple of seasons ago.

They are just more durable and cost a couple of hundred bucks. I had a local

Prop shop size mine. It is 1", but you should measure your existing shaft
for 
proper length. You also want to leave 1.5" of clearance between the prop and

strut...Great choice on the prop though!

Regards,

Jon Vez


-------------- Original message -------------- 

> Going with the Autoprop[ is a good decision but there is no need to change

> your shaft. I have been using an Autoprop with the original bronze shaft 
> since 2003. 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Russell Monaco" 
> To: "C320-List" 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 7:24 PM 
> Subject: [C320-list] stainless steel shaft 
> 
> 
> >I have decided to go with the Autoprop and a SS shaft, 
> > but here is the next question, how do I order a SS 
> > shaft? How long is it? I geuss it is 1", do I need 
> > anything else? 
> > Russ Monaco 
> > Commodore C320IA 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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