[C320-list] Kiwi Prop

[Kirk McCullough]

Doug

I bought mine from a dealer in Vancouver, delivered to WA state. I've had it
2 seasons now and would recommend it to anyone. Good performance, my
Wednesday race buddies were envious as I moved through the fleet, and at a
great price. It's unique in the materials used and the fact that each blade
feathers independently in-line with the water flow under the hull. We
definitely go faster under sail, particularly noticeable in light air. It
backs down very quickly but loads up the  engine in reverse; lots of helm
control backing down. The pitch is not adjustable in reverse, so you need to
get used to the loaded engine and quick speeds. It's about the same in
forward under power as our old fixed 3 blade prop, which is good.

Kirk
#124

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Doug Stieber
Sent: 12 January 2008 18:51
To: C320-List
Subject: [C320-list] Kiwi Prop

>From all the emails I have read, it seems that the Kiwi prop is an
excellent
choice for a feathering prop at an affordable price.  Most of the comments
have come from Australia.  Not that I have anything against Australia, but
has anyone State-side bought the Kiwi Feathering prop?  And, if so do they
have a distributor here?

Thanks

Doug Stieber
Second Chance 406