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

[Bruce Stanley]

Jerry
I have the Kiwi Feathering Prop for nearly 3 years.
The only problem that has occurred to me (initially) is that one blade was
set 2 or 3 degrees different (something like 21 vs 19 degrees).
Sorry I cannot bring to mind all of the details as to how this came about ..
I may have hit something ... not sure.
This caused vibrations. I sent the prop back and they reset it, put on 3 new
blades and charged me nothing.
I have heard of no one else with that problem.... or any other complaints.
It is not a heavy prop ... mainly due to the Kevlar-type blades.
Performance and Costs were a factor and it has delivered on both accounts.
This includes Reversing ... it has full torch in reverse (great design
feature) with no prop walk

Hope this helps
Bruce Stanley C320 #1084
Sydney Australia
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On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 4:36 AM, Jerry Clayton <jsea at prodigy.net> wrote:

>    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.
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> Thanks,
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> Jerry Clayton
> #988
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