[C320-list] AUTOPROP

Thu Nov 3 16:01:00 PST 2005

You need to provide AUTOPROP with your gear reduction ratio that is on a
plate on the transmission.  They will advise the prop.   

Engine RPM

2.61 Gear

2.21 Gear

1000

4

2.7

1200

4.7

3.5

1400

5.45

4.3

1600

6

5

1800

6.4

5.6

2000

6.6

6

2200

6.9

6.3

2400

7.2

6.6

2600

7.3

6.7

2800

7.35

6.85

3000

7.35

7.1

3200

7.35

7.2

3400

7.35

7.3

3600 (FT)

7.35

7.35

Cheers,

Dick Walker

740 Olive Ave.

Coronado, CA 92118-2136

619.435.8986

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
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Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 3:02 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] AUTOPROP

There's a strong possibility.

BTW, for those using Auto prop---which model do you like:  H5-394 (2.21
ratio) or H5-416 (2.36 ratio)?

Len

Aqua5 #1070 

-----Original Message-----

From: Richard A. Walker <dickwalker at att.net>

To: 'C320-List' <C320-List at catalina320.com>

Sent: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 13:43:58 -0800

Subject: RE: [C320-list] AUTOPROP

Len are you coming to the Regatta 2006?

Cheers,

Dick Walker

740 Olive Ave.

Coronado, CA 92118-2136

619.435.8986

-----Original Message-----

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Subject: Re: [C320-list] AUTOPROP

I find that PYacht.com has best prices, except for some parts at

CatalinaDirect.com.

Len

Aqua5 #1070

Marina Del Rey, CA 

-----Original Message-----

From: Richard A. Walker <dickwalker at att.net>

To: bruegf at sjtc.whirlpool.com; 'C320-List' <C320-List at catalina320.com>

Sent: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 12:17:06 -0800

Subject: RE: [C320-list] AUTOPROP

Typo..........pyacht.net

Cheers,

Dick Walker

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 Fred Bruegmann

Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 12:15 PM

To: C320-List

Subject: Re: [C320-list] AUTOPROP

www.pyacht.net

Russell Monaco wrote:

>Dick-

>what is pycht.net, is that a typo? i can't find it.

>russ

> 

>"Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:

>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-----

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>Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 10:36 AM

>To: C320-List at catalina320.com

>Subject: Re: [C320-list] stainless steel shaft

> 

>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 

> 

>-----Original Message-----

>From: jonvez at comcast.net

>To: C320-List 

>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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