[C320-list] folding or feathering

[Dick Walker]

Many of us have a AUTOPROP.  I really like mine.

www.autoprop.com

It powers out boat at hull speed 7.1 kts at 2800 RPM; backs true; and must
add 1.2 kts or better when sailing.

You can see a demo at their web site.


Dick Walker
WindWalkerII #687
619.435.8986



-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Brian York
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 2:50 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] folding or feathering

I am about to change out my fixed prop and was looking for some advise and
experience with the various options out there.  I was initially leaning
towards a feathering prop, but I recently read an article flexifold has
posted from Yachting Magazine (http://
www.flexofold.com/upload_dir/docs/Test_YachtingMonthly_low.pdf) and was
impressed with the results on the folding props.

Interested in feedback - manufacture, size, pitch and performance.

Brian
Wolfpack #1132
Ventura, CA