[C320-list] Fw: Fw: Fw: Gori vs Flex-o-fold vs Kiwi props

[Jerry Clayton]

Good to know, thanks.


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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: Fw: Gori vs Flex-o-fold vs Kiwi props


> you can have your bottom diver grease it....they will do that if you ask
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> Thanks to all who responded, it looks like all three props are good
> products, so you probably can't go wrong buying any of them. Since the
> boat
> is in the water year round I'm not sure if greasing the Kiwi would be a
> pain.
> Again thanks for the valuable comments.
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> Jerry Clayton
> #988
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> From: <rcooley at twcny.rr.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Cc: "Jerry Clayton" <jsea at prodigy.net>
> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 10:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: Gori vs Flex-o-fold vs Kiwi props
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>> ---- Jerry Clayton <jsea at prodigy.net> wrote:
>>> What size / pitch Kiwi did you buy?
>>> I think it was a 15 x 9.  The Kiwi dealership has the spec for the
>>> catalina C320.  I went with his recommendation.  It took 3 days for it
> to
>>> arrive, after I ordered it.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: <rcooley at twcny.rr.com>
>>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 3:10 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Gori vs Flex-o-fold vs Kiwi props
>>>
>>>
>>> >I installed a Kiwi last spring.  I replaced the original 2-blade prop.
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>>> >In
>>> >4' seas I can achieve hull speed at 2800 rpms.  The greatest advantage
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>>> >is
>>> >increased sailing speed, due to less drag.  Stopping power in reverse
> is
>>> >unreal.  At 5 knots, I can stop in less than 2 boat lengths.  Prop
> walk
>>> >is
>>> >reduced in reverse due to decreased time to get the boat in motion.
>>> >Initial reverse, the boat walks approx 1/8 of a turn, then starts in
>>> >reverse.  Once started I can feather the throttle and have the same
>>> >control
>>> >as in forward.  We  back into the slip everytime.  The prop can easily
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>>> >be
>>> >installed by the owner.  It took me approx 10 minutes to install.  I
>>> >could
>>> >not justify the cost difference between the Kiwi and other props.  I'm
>>> >happy with my choice.
>>> > ---- Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>>> >> Whether the Gori is worth $425 more to you than the FOF probably
>>> >> depends
>>> >> on
>>> >> how you use your boat.
>>> >>
>>> >> It's hard to imagine that there could be any sailing performance
>>> >> difference
>>> >> between the two.  But if you frequently find yourself motor sailing
> in
>>> >> light
>>> >> air to get somewhere, then the Gori has some big benefits.  Being
> able
>>> >> to
>>> >> switch it into overdrive (more aggressive pitch) lets me motorsail
> at
>>> >> near
>>> >> hull speed in ~7kts of wind (as long as it isn't too far aft) at
> only
>>> >> about
>>> >> 1800-2000 RPM (yanmar).
>>> >>
>>> >> Our engine is a *lot* quieter at 1800-2000 rpm which makes motoring
> a
>>> >> little
>>> >> less annoying.  We could never motor sail this fast with our fixed
>>> >> prop
>>> >> without revving the engine much closer to 3000.
>>> >>
>>> >> -Jeff
>>> >>
>>> >> PS: Since Adam W. hasn't even noticed he *has* an engine in his boat
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>>> >> yet,
>>> >> the extra coin wouldn't be worth it to him.  :)
>>> >>
>>> >> -----Original Message-----
>>> >> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>> >> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jerry
>>> >> Clayton
>>> >> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:37 PM
>>> >> To: C320-List
>>> >> Subject: [C320-list] Gori vs Flex-o-fold vs Kiwi props
>>> >>
>>> >>     I will be having the bottom painted soon and am considering
> having
>>> >> a
>>> >> folding prop installed at the same time.
>>> >>     I am considering the Gori and Flex-o-fold 3 blade folders and
>>> >> possiblily
>>> >> the Kiwi feathering props.  I have heard many good reports on Gori
> but
>>> >> very
>>> >> little comments on FOF.  Kiwi had a nice review from Practical
> Sailor.
>>> >>     Does anyone have a FOF or Kiwi prop on their 320?  Are you happy
>
>>> >> with
>>> >> your choice?
>>> >>     Last time I check prices were
>>> >> $1300 Kiwi
>>> >> $1925 FOF
>>> >> $2350 Gori
>>> >> just wondering if the Gori is worth the extra $425 more than the
> FOF?
>>> >>      I currently have a 3 blade fixed so I guess anything would be
> an
>>> >> improvement.
>>> >>     Also are there any maintainance issues on these props other than
>>> >> zincs?
>>> >>     I have researched the archieves but would appreciate any fresh
>>> >> comments
>>> >> on FOF and Kiwi now that you have had them longer.
>>> >>
>>> >> Thanks,
>>> >>
>>> >> Jerry Clayton
>>> >> #988
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >
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