[C320-list] Prop replacment

[amshd2 at aol.com]

Brad

I have the same worry about the crab pots .   I am still trying to figure out which way to go.   Also looking at Flex O Fold but worried about reverse power.   

Tony 






-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Sun, Mar 7, 2010 6:52 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 
 
 
 
 
----- 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