[C320-list] stainless steel shaft

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When you say "self-pitching" you mean?  Also, is there a noticeable difference in speed when sailing with prop feathered?
 
Thanks,
 
Len 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: jonvez at comcast.net
To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 18:52:20 +0000
Subject: Re: [C320-list] stainless steel shaft


The real clincher for me was the self pitching capability--in Forward and 
Reverse....

Regards,

Jon Vez

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

> 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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