[C320-list] Kiwi Feathering Prop

[McCullough, Kirk]

We just launched Boomerang this past weekend with the new Kiwi prop
installed. The yard messed up the threads on the bronze drive shaft so I
had to order and install a new steel shaft. They installed a new cutlass
bearing at the same time. The prop was easy to install.

Anyway we tested the Kiwi under power and under sail in very light air.
It managed 6.5 kts average in flat water at 2650 rpm. Topped out at
around 6.8 kts at 3100 rpm which is lower than the 3300rpm I used to get
with the old fixed 3 blade.

Under sail we did very well, 135 jib only in light air the boat felt so
smooth and did 3 kts effortlessly. I can't wait to get out again in some
decent winds.

The prop makes a fairly loud clunking sound when shifting from forward
to reverse and I need to power up the engine right away to avoid
vibration. It backs down very well, lots of thrust in reverse, just that
I need to shift at 1000 rpm or higher to avoid the vibrations.

So far so good, but I will get more experience over the next few weeks.

Kirk L. McCullough
Boomerang
 

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of June Bruce
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 3:40 PM
To: Brian_Hansen at scholastic.com.au; C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Kiwi Feathering Prop

Brian Hansen wrote:
I'd be interested in getting the specs
on the prop from you. I'm also in Sydney and recently got a price for a
Sea Hawk from Melbourne. Your price for the Kiwi sounds good.

Hi Brian
the price I paid for the Kiwi feathering Prop was:
AU$1975 plus Delivery AU$20. The KFP internet site is
kiwiprops at xtra.co.nz
Thiis site has all of the details. In Australia, they can only be
purchased 
from
the propeller retailer SOLAS phone 07 549 4898.
They are in Maroochydore Queensland.
Trust this helps

Happy Sailing

Bruce Stanley #1084
Fantastic Lady




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