[C320-list] folding props again

[Steve Magennis]

I put a Martec 2 blade folder (non-geared) under my previous C-30, and
a Gori 2 blade folder (geared) under my new (now in it's 65th season_
C-320.  In both cases, I contacted the vendor and asked them which prop
to use.  Both Gori and Martec will give you good recommendations for
both diameter and itch for your boat / engine / transmission
combination.

As for Martec / Gori, I bought the Gori for my 320 because it is geared
while my previous Martec wasn't.  It doesn't take much gunk to keep one
of the blades from opening on a non-geared prop, and when that happens,
hold onto your fillings.  Martec now sells a geared folding prop too.

In addition to Gori and Martec, Flexofold sells a very similar prop in
the same price range.

Steve
Alchemist C-320 #909

--- "McCullough, Kirk" <kirk.mccullough at btg.com> wrote:

> The Kiwi Prop is $1250.00 USD, very good price relative to other 3
> blade
> folding or feathering props.
> 
> Kirk L. McCullough
> Analytical Sales Mgr 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Lachance,
> Michael B (ISD, IT)
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 9:17 AM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] folding props again
> 
> I hope I'm not violating any usage clause with this little
> endorsement
> but I just acquired and installed a Gori 2 blade from AB Marine in
> Newport for my 94' hull #141 with a Perkins. They beat every price I
> could find on the net and more importantly were very knowledgable and
> helpful during prop selection and sizing. The fella I dealt with was
> Geoff Prior [geoff at ab-marine.com]
> Mike LaChance
> Seychelle, #141
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Scott
> Thompson
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 11:50 AM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: [C320-list] folding props again
> 
> Sorry to beat a dead horse, but I can't seem to find the answers in
> the
> older threads on this.  Surprise is 1999 wing keel model, hull 653. 
> She
> has the Yanmar 3GM30F, continuous HP rating 24.1HP at 3400 RPM.  Her
> gearbox has 2.21:1 reduction in forward gear.
> 
> For cost reasons and to get minimal drag I'm only looking at the Gori
> and Martec 2 blade folders.  What pitch and diameter of these props
> would be recommended for my boat?  Am I correct that the shaft is 1
> inch, standard US taper?
> 
> Who has the best deals on these props?  Any reason to prefer Gori to
> Martec or vice versa?  I've read good things about both.
> 
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