[C320-list] Zincs for Autoprops

[jonvez at comcast.net]

I'd certainly be interested in alternative source of AP zincs. For the last two seasons I have painted the screw holes with transducer paint and it definitely makes a difference. I only paint around the inside and the outside where the screw goes. I don't paint anywhere where there is contact with the prop itself....

Regards,

Jon Vez

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From: "Stanley Rogacevicz" <SROGACEV at holycross.edu> 

> Bruce, 
> Nope. A couple came with the boat so I've been putting off the 
> pain. 
> Stan 
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> >>> "Bruce Heyman" 11/17/2006 2:29 PM >>> 
> Stan, 
> I plan on trying that with the next batch to see if they last longer. 
> Did 
> you find a cheap(er) supply? I think Dick Walker found a store in SD 
> that 
> sells them. 
> Thanks, 
> Bruce 
> Somerset SoCal 671 
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> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Stanley 
> Rogacevicz 
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 5:42 AM 
> To: 'C320-List' 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Zincs for Autoprops 
> 
> Bruce, 
> One little trick that I have seen in a couple of sail mags in past 
> couple years is to paint the screw hole area (not the mating surface) 
> of 
> the zinc to try to slow down the consumption at those thinnest areas. 
> I 
> don't have any good A-B tests but it can't hurt and it's a very cheap 
> way to try to overcome the poor design. 
> Stan 
> formerly "Christy Leigh" 
> c320 #656 
> Wickford/Narragansett Bay RI 
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> >>> "Bruce Heyman" 11/16/2006 3:12 PM >>> 
> Clarification. Not looking for cheep Autoprop...I know there is a 
> former 
> Commodore with one for sale at a very good price...I'm looking for the 
> Zinc...:-) Sorry Russ. 
> Bruce 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Heyman 
> Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 12:10 PM 
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
> Subject: [C320-list] Zincs for Autoprops 
> Has anyone found a good source, other than A-B Marine, for the H5 
> Autoprop? 
> If so what are you paying for them? 
> Also has anyone considered this: http://www.smtinc.net/APApage.htm ? 
> Looks 
> like a really cleaver way to get around the problem of the edges of 
> the 
> zinc's going fast and leaving a poor electrical connection to the 
> propeller. 
> I've seen another version that would use a standard oval zinc which I 
> bet 
> would be even cheaper ( <$6 bucks per copy). 
> Cheep Bruce trying to save for a chart plotter, 
> Somerset 671 SoCal 
> Bruce Heyman 
> 949 289-8400 
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