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

[Adam Weiner]

Well, I must say that even I--with the exception of the broach--have
never traveled at 13 knots through the water in the C320.  Your
explanation makes perfect sense--even to me.

Thanks,

Adam

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Heyman
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Adam,
The propeller would only care about the speed through the water as that
is what allows it to adjust it's pitch or feather.  My guess is that
when the propeller is moving through the water at greater than 13 knots
it does not feather well and generates more drag than just allowing it
to free wheel. If I was moving through the water at >13 knots on my 320
I think the last thing I would be worried about is drag..... Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal

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Is that 13 knots boat speed, or speed over the bottom?  The latter is
not that difficult to obtain.  Adam