[C320-list] Folding props

[Richard A. Walker]

Again this thread comes up along with the groundhogs every spring.  This
year it is a bit early.

My bottom line is a reflection of the Practical Sailor research.  Autoprop
was and is still rated the best. I have had on for 6 years and I highly
recommend it.

The complete review can be found in the PS Jan 1 1995 article titled "M.I.T.
Propeller Test, Round 2. (Page 5)"  This was the second test the first was
in October 1993.

You might contact them at 800.424.7887 and purchase a back issue.  If it is
out of print send me $3.00 and I will make a copy.


Autoprop also has an interesting web site with an on-line demo at
Autoprop.com


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

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rod Boer
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 11:26 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props

Hi Mike,

I have a Word document comparing some of the prop manufacturers that you 
mentioned. There are comparisons of Autoprop, MaxProp, and Martec by C320 
owners.  It used to be on the C320 web site.  I can attach a copy of it to 
an email if you or anyone else is interested.  One piece of information on 
the Autoprop seems to have changed and that is the original article 
indicated a 16" diameter was appropriate whereas I just received a 
recommendation that 15" diameter was recommended.

Rod Boer
Odyssey, #688


 ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)" <MLaChance at thehartford.com>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 12:13 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Folding props


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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