[C320-list] Folding props

[Steven Magennis]

No question, a stock Catalina 3 blade fixed prop will slow you down
quite nicely.

Steve
Alchemist #909

--- Adam Weiner <esquirecatering at rcn.com> wrote:

> Well, I am heading out in a few minutes for the first sail of the
> year.
> NOAA weather prediction is Gale Warnings with gusts over 40k.
> 
> I have the stock 11 year old 135 on the headstay and don't feel like
> changing to my custom 100% so it will be double reef and 1/2 of the
> 135
> (too big in the belly though.)  So here is my question:
> 
> What type of propeller do I buy to slow me down?
> 
> Adam
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Russell
> Monaco
> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:31 PM
> To: Rod Boer; C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props
> 
> 
> rod-
>  I'd like to see that
>  russ monaco
> 
> Rod Boer <rod.boer1 at verizon.net> wrote: 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)" 
> To: "C320-List" 
> 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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