[C320-list] Kiwi Prop

[Bruce Stanley]

Hi Brian
Well said, Brian
you have clearly stated the strengths and minor weakness' of the KP.

Your message from the Great White North, makes me pleased I choose to leave
Toronto for sunny Sydney ;o))

Bruce Stanley C320 #1084
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On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 8:21 AM, Amirault Family - S&B <
amiraults at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Rick:
>
> I have had a Kiwi Prop on Bear for three years replacing a fixed three
> blade. It cost 1250 Cdn and came with a fine maker's ball cap at no
> additional charge. It has proven a good purchase.
>
> Sailing performance is superior. I race (poorly) and can report that I come
> out of a tack and regain speed faster than with the original. There is
> little difference in heavy air, but in light wind I pick up at least a half
> knot.
>
> Under motor there is still prop walk in reverse. I don't think it is so
> much
> specifically reduced, but more that I get way quicker. With the three blade
> in reverse the stern would go immediately to port and eventually start
> moving to the rear. With the Kiwi movement to the rear happens much sooner
> so correcting for prop walk in reverse is waaaay easier if that makes sense
> to you. I no longer sweat my neighbour when backing out of my slip.
> Performance forward is no different than with the original prop.
>
> The prop comes from the factory already adjusted for pitch, although the
> manual shows you how to make your own adjustments. The manufacturer
> requires
> that you identify your make/model of boat, motor and transmission and they
> do the rest. I have had no complaint.
>
> Thus far maintenance has been simple. I haul in the fall as we get freeze
> in
> the harbour in the Great White North. The manual identifies the grease
> points so a marine grease is applied before layup. This forces out any
> water
> collected in the moving parts before freeze. That's it. I hope this moves
> you forward.
>
> Brian Amirault
> 797 Waltzing Bear, too
>