[C320-list] Prop replacment

[Jerry Clayton]

Brad,

     I put a 3 blade Flex-O-Fold on my boat (2004 #988) last June and have 
been very happy with it.  Tremendous difference over the 3 blade fixed, 
especially in light wind conditions.
The FOF is a very finely made unit.

Jerry Clayton
Marina Del Rey, Ca

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Kuether" <bkuether at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prop replacment


>I was looking at the KIWI,  and was pretty sure that was the prop for me. I 
>had a composite prop on my last boat and was comfortable with it.
>
> However, having picked up a crab pot last year that cost $$ in towing 
> (don't ask) I am now thinking of going with the Flex O Fold.
>
> Its a bit more, about 2K.  However there is a lot less likelyhood that I 
> will catch a pot.
>
> In case you are wondering here is the verbiage and spec for my boat.  I 
> have the 3Ym30.
>
> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
> "Independence"
> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
> Middle River, MD
>
> Brad,
>
>
>
> Thank you for your inquiry regarding a Flexofold propeller for your 
> Catalina 320. For your boat, with that Yanmar engine, we would recommend a 
> 16 x 12 3-blade RH Flexofold ($1985 + shipping).
>
>
>
> When you purchase a Flexofold propeller, you will be joining a rapidly 
> growing number of boat owners enjoying the performance benefits of the 
> Flexofold under sail and power.
>
> Lowest drag of all props in several independent drag tests.  Improve your 
> sailing performance by 15% on average.  Nothing you do to your boat will 
> increase sailing performance more!
> Most efficient propeller in forward in tests done by Technische 
> Universitat Berlin.  Only prop to prove more efficient than fixed blade 
> prop in forward and reverse.
> Superior stopping and reversing power.  Helps you control prop walk. 
> Among the best.
> Blades do not stick out while sailing as they do on feathering propellers. 
> You won't catch lobster or crab pots, fishing lines or debris in the 
> water.
> No messy greasing, rebuilding or other maintenance required.  Just keep 
> the blades clean as you would any prop.
> The blades are the only moving parts for long life.  Built from underwater 
> compatible nickel-aluminum-bronze and high strength 329 stainless steel.
> Used by many of the world's other leading cruising and racing boat 
> manufacturers.
> Built-in shock absorbers for quiet opening.
> Robust, smooth acting gears for long life
> ·         Flexofold Propellers make sailing more fun.  You can sail faster 
> than the guy who used to pass you, and keep sailing in lighter air than 
> ever before
>
>
>
> You will also be making the same decision over 51 builders of quality 
> boats, around the world, have made when they specify Flexofold as standard 
> equipment or recommended options.  That list includes Swan, Morris Yachts, 
> J-Boats, Beneteau, Hylas Yachts, X-Yachts, Malo and Najad.  Improved 
> performance under sail and power also explains our ranking as the best 
> selling low-drag propeller in the world.
>
>
>
> Please give us a call when you are ready to proceed or if you have any 
> questions. Thanks again!
>
>
>
> Dan Tucker
>
>
>
> Flexofold North America
>
> 781.631.3190
>
> amsales at flexofold.com
>
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>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <amshd2 at aol.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 10:48 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] Prop replacment
>
>
>
>
> Gang
>
> What are the feeling out there about folding props vs feathering props.
>
> I know this has been asked before.
>
> Thanks Tony
>
>