[C320-list] 3 Blade Prop needed

[Andrew Santangelo]

For me I upgraded to the Autoprop (3 Blade).  Many advantages:

* Automatically adjusts blades for the full range of speeds.
* Very little drag under sail - the blades line up edge on under sail.
* Lots of thrust, even in the nastiest weather and waves
* No prop walk
* I hit max speed at around 2300 RPM - hence saving fuel.

The Autoprop has served me well for 11 seasons.

Best Regards,
Andrew
C320 "Dawn Treader"
#333


On Apr 8, 2009, at 11:43 AM, Jeff Church wrote:

> Steve,
>
> I've sailed on Lake Michigan for close to 30 years. Lots of boats  
> around here have 2 bladed props and have no problem getting around  
> in all sorts of conditions. I had one on my 320 before I installed a  
> MaxProp. My only objection was that the 2-blade caused more  
> vibration than a 3-blade. I'm not sure what other reasons you might  
> have for switching, but my humble suggestion is that you wait until  
> you are ready to buy a feathering prop.
>
> Jeff
>
>
> Wash, Steve wrote:
>> Yes :-(
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>> We are moving the boat to the Great Lakes and it is going to take a  
>> lot
>> of Boat Bucks ... So we start by going from 2 blades to 3 ... I  
>> think we
>> need a chartplotter, too :-)
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>> Steve
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>> You're going to willingly install a 3-bladed prop?!! :)
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>> Hi All,
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>> Does anyone have a 3 Blade prop for sale?
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>> We have hull 1029 and a 3YM30 Engine.
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>> Thanks,
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>> Steve
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