[C320-list] Feathering Prop

[Ralph Winkler]

I've had a Autostream feathering prop on Wind Dancer #394 since 2000 and 
have never had a problem.  In the fresh (?) waters of Lake Michigan I change 
the zinc about every two to three years.  More because I'm anal about that 
stuff.  Plus this prop is easy to tweak the pitch if you need to, but I 
never have.

Ralph Winkler
Punta Gorda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Barrett" <joe at dolphinmortgage.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 3:25 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Feathering Prop


>
> I have the Autostream Prop and love it. Power in reverse is unbelievable.
> You don't have to worry about running aground so much. Once I ran aground
> hard with another sailboat we were traveling with. It took me less than a
> minute to get off, took him an hour until the tide came up.
> I am in saltwater and have never had a problem with the Stainless Steel. 
> You
> do really have to make sure the zinc on the shaft and one on the prop are
> kept up or electrolysis can damage the prop.
> Joe Barrett
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Doug Stieber
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:35 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: [C320-list] Feathering Prop
>
> I have decided to buy a feathering prop.  It was that or the 60" LCD TV.
> Only on this website will people say I am not nuts.  Anyway, I have 
> narrowed
> it down to a Variprop or Autostream.  I am leaning towards the Autostream
> because it is about $300 less, but it is Stainless Steel.  Does anyone 
> know
> of any pros or cons on a stainless steel prop.  I had a stainless steel 
> prop
> on my powerboat and it was great.
>
> Any help is appreciated.  Thanks...  Doug Stieber, Second Chance #406
>
>
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