[C320-list] DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE TOO BUSY.Was: Regatta Tech Sessions - a summary NOW: AutoProp Speed Warning

[allan.field at comcast.net]

Ask Adam - I am sure he has been there... (grin!)

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Len <aqua5len at gmail.com> 

> How do you even get close to 13 knots.......downhill? 
> 
> Len 
> Aqua5 #1070 
> 
> 
> On 9/14/06, jonvez at comcast.net wrote: 
> > 
> > That explains my overpitching problem! If I get the engine up to 3600 RPM, 
> > I'll be in danger of getting up over 13 knots! Thanks for the chuckle 
> > Bruce... 
> > 
> > Regards, 
> > 
> > Jon Vez 
> > 
> > -------------- Original message -------------- 
> > From: "Bruce Heyman" 
> > 
> > > There is a blue warning label on the outside of the envelope that my 
> > > Autoprop installation instructions came in. It tells you to make sure 
> > the 
> > > engine is engaged into the ahead position when sailing to allow the 
> > > Autoprop's blades to feather. However, "...WHEN EXCEEDING 13 KNOTS UNDER 
> > > SAIL LEAVE GEAR SHIFT IN NEUTRAL...." I'm thinking of having a warning 
> > > label made up for my binnacle to remind us to move the transmission to 
> > > neutral when we chose to sail over 13 knots....:-) 
> > > Bruce 
> > > Somerset 671 SoCal 
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message----- 
> > > From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> > > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of J 
> > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 8:42 AM 
> > > To: C320-List 
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Regatta Tech Sessions - a summary. 
> > > 
> > > So there are 3 conclusions here. First, the engine should be able to 
> > turn 
> > > 3600 RPM at hull speed regardless of which prop is used. Second, 2800 
> > RPM is 
> > > 
> > > a good cruising speed assuming the prop is pitched correctly. Third, 
> > > Autoprops are not pitched correctly and are not adjustable. 
> > > 
> > > Signed 
> > > A very satisfied MaxProp owner ;) 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: 
> > > To: 
> > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 10:02 AM 
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Regatta Tech Sessions - a summary. 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > > Re 3GM30F RPM. My manual says max RPM is 3600. At 80%, that makes 
> > > > cruising 
> > > > RPM 2800 to 2900...my Yanmar guy said to use 2800. 
> > > > 
> > > > Bert 
> > > > At Ease 
> > > > #442 
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