[C320-list] Flex O Fold prop specs

[Jerry Clayton]

Andrew,

     Since it appears Randy only gets smoke on full throttle demand it 
sounds like he is correct in thinking he is slightly overpropped.  I don't 
get any smoke with my fixed blade at full throttle.

Jerry
#988

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Santangelo" <andrew_santangelo at mac.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 9:32 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Flex O Fold prop specs


> Hello Jerry, et. al.,
>
> I do not use a Flex O Fold, however I do not see black exhaust smoke  when 
> running at max RPM (approx 3200 rpm).  You might want to look at  this.  I 
> am not a diesel expert, but it could be related to the fuel  you use, or 
> it could be you need an oil change.  Who knows.
>
> Also, someone said a cruise speed of 6.5 kts at 2700 RPM - this seems 
> low.  I run around 7.2 knots between 2500 - 2700 rpm.  Is the hull  clean?
>
> Best Regards,
> Andrew
> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> #333
>
>
>
> On May 9, 2009, at 12:27 PM, Jerry Clayton wrote:
>
>> Randy,
>>
>> Thank you for your input, with my fixed 3 blade my max rpm under  load is 
>> 3400 per uncalibrated boat tach.
>> Thanks for taking the time to respond, I'm hoping to get a response  on a 
>> 15 X 10 also for comparison.
>> When you run full throttle (3200 rpm) are you getting any black  exhaust 
>> smoke or is your engine running "clean"?
>>
>> Jerry
>> #988
>