[C320-list] Kiwi Prop

[Shawn Maloney]

I had a Kiwi propeller for three years.  I now have a Variprofile which is
superior.  The Kiwi pitch changes as the roller stoppers eventually bite
into the plastic blade.  In fact, in my case one of the stoppers was sheered
off and the blade became stuck in the wrong position.  I also, over time,
experienced a strong vibration that became so bad it stalled out the engine.

You get what you pay for.  The 2 blade variprofile is much more robust and
any folding or feathering blade will give you better sailing performance
then the fixed three blade.  

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Rick Evans
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 5:39 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
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