[C320-list] Folding props

[Adam Weiner]

Well, I love the spinnaker (used on four trips already) and do you still
have the prop, and if so, what do you want to do with it?

Adam

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stanley
Rogacevicz
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 4:55 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: RE: [C320-list] Folding props


   Well Adam.... I hate to pour salt into your impending financial wound
but the other Stan also has one sitting in his cellar that I could have
packed in with the Spinnaker I sent you.
   With all the negative press on fixed 3 blades I didn't bother to
advertize it with my other sell out items. You should find it smoother
than your 2 blade - just as a 4 blade would be smoother than a 3 blade.
Not an opinion - just a simple fact.
   As for Power when punching through steep waves you should also feel a
difference. I first pulled it and installed a Martec 2 blade folder over
the winter back in 1999-2000. Over the lonnnggg winter and since I only
had the c320 since the previous August the power of the Martec seemed
fine. I got sick of, and worried about, the vibration and did a short
haul to put the 3 blade back on and with only a couple days in between I
was Amazed at the difference when I pulled out of the marina - It was
like a power boat in comparison !! I was sooooo glad that I switched
back later that year when motoring all day directly into steep 5 footers
to get down to the 2000 c320 regatta in Stamford that August. Of course
the winning boat in light air that I crewed on down there had a Martec 2
blade folder that when I drove it under power I could also feel the same
vibration that caused me to remove mine.  And yes, if you have a good
breeze you can still sail at hull speed with a fixed 3 blade easily.
   The next winter I went with the AutoProp and except for some strange
noises that in 4 years proved harmless I was reasonably satisfied. My
Nauticat also has an AutoProp and I'm glad it does for the power and
feathering. The 'best of both worlds' is expensive but I think some type
of folding or feathering 3 blade is the only way you can hope to achieve
it. Stan
(formerly) Christy Leigh
c320 #656
Wickford/Narragansett Bay RI


>>> esquirecatering at rcn.com 01/05/06 9:45 PM >>>
Stan, I would love it.  Contact me at esquirecatering at rcn.com. Thanks,
Adam -----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com 
[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stan
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 3:29 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Folding props
Hi Adam,
Yes, If somebody on the list actually wants it, it's theirs for the cost
of shipping. Stan "Our Little Amusement" #744




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