[C320-list] Feathering Props

[Kirk McCullough]

I have had a Kiwi for 4 years, it's great under sail and also under most
powering conditions. One drawback is when punching through big sea on the
nose it cavitates and boat speed drops. This was not an issue with the 3
blade fixed prop that came with the boat.
I causes me to consider/ reconsider making a crossing that might be 4 or 5
hours into 5 or 6 ft seas on the nose, which  I would have done no problem
with a fixed blade. 

Maybe I need to look at the pitch again.

Kirk
#124

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Brad Kuether
Sent: 08 October 2009 16:03
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Feathering Props

I am likely going to put a Kiwi on Independence.  My slip mate loves his and

1300 bucks!

Also comes pre tuned.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Melissa&Larry Leibman" <theleibmans at verizon.net>
To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 8:51 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Feathering Props


> Hi all,
>
> I've read through the archives regarding peoples opinions/experiences with

> a variety of propeller options for the 320. Two props I haven't seen too 
> much feedback on here are the MaxProp and VariProp (and the newer 
> VariProfile). If anyone has any firsthand experience with these on the 320

> I'd appreciate their thoughts/comments.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Larry
> Easy Going/609
>