[C320-list] Kiwi Prop

[Brad Kuether]

I had the Kiwi prop on my short list.  On my C&C I had a composite CDI 
feathering, and loved it, so no issue with the plastic/composite blades.

The Kiwi is about $1300 for a feathering device.  Several listers pointed me 
to the Flex O Fold 3 blade folding.  At a price point of about $2,000, I am 
thinking there is "more value" from an overall functionality standpoint.

Still expensive, but once you have "gone fast" you kinda need that, its 
kinda like a drug...  :)

Dragging the fixed 3 blade around has been KILLING me.  Last year I hooked a 
crab pot on the prop at dusk and had to be night rescued.  This year I just 
felt like I was dragging a bucket.

-Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
"Independence"
2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
Middle River, MD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Evans" <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 5:38 PM
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
>