[C320-list] Kiwi Prop

[rcooley at twcny.rr.com]

Correction prop walk still exists; however, minimal compared to fixed prop.
Ray
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From: rcooley at twcny.rr.com
Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.comDate: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:08:34 
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Kiwi Prop

I had a fixed 2 blade and changed to the kiwi. I was amazed by the difference when motor sailing and backing. With the 2 blade I would try to stop/back and prayed I did'nt hit anything. With the kiwi at 5 knots 1 1/2 boat lengths to stop. I backed into my slip with it. Prop still exists not as bad. Turn 10 degrees more than u need prop will pull port and u r straight. Loved the kiwi 
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From: Rick Evans <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>
Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.comDate: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:38:47 
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Subject: [C320-list] Kiwi Prop

I've been thinking of a feathering prop for a while but the price has
deterred me. I've seen a lot of you have Kiwi's I would like to get opinions
Pros Cons etc.

Is the pitch difficult to get right for a C320 with a yanmar?
Does anyone paint it? Pros Cons?

Anything else helpful for installation shaft diameter? Left or right
rotation? Maximum radius?


Rick 724