[C320-list] FW: Kiwi Prop versus Gori 3 blader

[Jerry Brown]

Hi Karl

I looked on the web site but cannot find it to order.  Do you know the 
title?

Thanks
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karl Mielenhausen _/) " <kmielen at iwon.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 6:24 PM
Subject: [C320-list] FW: Kiwi Prop versus Gori 3 blader


>
> Jerry,
>
> The Feb 2007 issue of Practical Sailor has a good discussion on the Kiwi 
> prop, including an inspection after 3 years of use.
>
> Might be more factual than your dealer.
>
>
>
> Karl Mielenhausen
>
> 2000 C320 Hull#690 "Silver Lining"
>
> New Bern, NC
>
> http://pages.suddenlink.net/kmielen/
>
> From: Jerry Brown [mailto: jbrown03 at sympatico.ca]
>
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>
> Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:40:44 -0400
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> Subject: [C320-list] Kiwi Prop versus Gori 3 blader
>
>
>
> Hi GuysWe have just ordered a new 320 MkII to replace our current 320 
> which has a standard 2 bladed prop.  I recall that there were a number of 
> proponents of the Kiwi Prop.  The dealer will supply and fit a Gori but 
> says that I will bo on my own if I buy a Kiwi Prop.  Specifically he is un 
> happy with non metallic blades and the fact that support appears to be 
> from NZ.  The design principles of the Kiwi Prop appeal to me (I studied 
> engineering many years ago) but I would really welcome comments from 
> owners with both types.  For any Kiwi Prop owners, have you had any blade 
> problems?  How has customer service been, and specifically are they good 
> for the 30 day money back if not satisfied guarentee that they offer on 
> the web site?  For both types what are the right specs.I know this has 
> been debated before but any and all comments would be 
> appreciated.ThanksJerry Brown# (waiting to be assigned)
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