[C320-list] Folding props
T. Scott Thompson
sthompson at toad.net
Wed Jan 4 09:08:38 PST 2006
Good advice. In fact either could have any one of three different
ratios from what I've read in the Yanmar manuals.
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T. Scott Thompson
sthompson at toad.net
Quoting "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>:
> Be careful and actually read the reduction gear placard. The
> Japanese
> engine has a different reduction gear from the European. You van
> only tell
> by looking ........
>
> 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: Monday, January 02, 2006 5:14 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props
>
> OK, thanks. We have the same engine, so you should have 2.21:1
> ratio.
>
> -Len
> Aqua5 #1070
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven Magennis <magenns at yahoo.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 17:06:20 -0800 (PST)
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props
>
>
> Don't remember. I'll check tomorrow after work (there's at least
> one
> thing good about having the boat on the hard for the winter).
>
> My dealer got the recommendation from Gori at the Chicago boat show
> and
> went with that. Alchemist has the Yanmar 3GM30F engine, but I don't
> know that tranny it has.
>
> Steve
> Alchemist #909
>
> --- belairlk at aim.com wrote:
>
> > Steve,
> >
> > What size Gori 2-blade do you have on Alchemist? Understand that
> 15
> > x 10 works well, and that larger sizes and/or larger pitches can
> be
> > problematic.
> >
> > Len
> > Aqua5 #1070
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Steven Magennis <magenns at yahoo.com>
> > To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Mon, 2 Jan 2006 11:06:17 -0800 (PST)
> > Subject: Re: Fwd: [C320-list] Folding props
> >
> >
> > The Alchemist #909 has been sailing and motoring with the 2 blade
> > Gori
> > folding prop since she was a puppy. No problems reaching hull
> speed
> > at
> > about 2800 RPM, and no mechanical issues. I had a non-geared
> Martec
> > on
> > my previous boat (a C-30T), and occasionally had difficulties
> getting
> > it to open both blades. That got quite exciting, and I don't
> > recommend
> > it as a habit to get into.
> >
> > Steve
> > Alchemist C-320 #909
> >
> > --- belairlk at aim.com wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: BEL AIR LK
> > > To: rod.boer1 at verizon.net
> > > Sent: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 17:50:08 -0500
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props
> > >
> > >
> > > Rod, thanks for very interesting articles---no mention of the
> Gori
> > > 2-blade folding prop, which I understand is also a good
> > > choice---they recommend Gori 16-1/2" diam., 11 pitch for 320
> with
> > > Yanmar ($887. at PYacht.com).
> > >
> > > Anyone have experience or info re Gori prop?
> > >
> > > Len
> > >
> > > Aqua5, #1070
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Rod Boer <rod.boer1 at verizon.net>
> > > To: belairlk at aim.com
> > > Sent: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 16:59:38 -0500
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props
> > >
> > >
> > > Here it is. I hope it helps.
> > >
> > > Rod
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: belairlk at aim.com
> > > To: rod.boer1 at verizon.net ; C320-List at catalina320.com
> > > Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 4:37 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props
> > >
> > >
> > > Yes Rod, I would also like a copy of the comparison document.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Len belairlk at aol.com
> > >
> > > Aqua5 #1070
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Rod Boer <rod.boer1 at verizon.net>
> > > To: C320-List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> > > Sent: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 14:25:33 -0500
> > > 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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