[C320-list] Kiwi Prop

[Colin Evans]

Hi Bruce

We are considering new props at the moment.  I'm interested in your comment
about a top quality folding prop..on our previous boat we had a three blade
folding Volvo prop installed and were really happy with it in forward and
reverse.  We are torn between this and an Autostream feathering prop, our
neighbour 320 has one of these and loves it. Why would you prefer a folding
prop over a feathering one?

 
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Regards
Colin Evans
Hull 774
C320 Watermark
Lake Macquarie
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From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Stanley
Sent: Thursday, 18 November 2010 8:55 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Kiwi Prop

Kiwi Prop
Rick i have used the Kiwi Prop since new.
The price difference was the deciding factor for me.
I was assured it was the one to have ... so I bought it.
Prop walk is minimal .... which is an enormous amount compared to a fixed
prop.
Blade angle ... this has been a concern ... as it apparently is with other
feathering props.
Blade angle has been a problem, but was fixed by the mftr.
If I had the spare cash, like really spare, i would think of a top quality
folding prop.

good luck with your decision

Bruce Stanley C320 / #1084
Sydney Australia

PS i have the Yanmar 3YM30
1" s/s shaft
Right Handed 16.5" x 22 Kiwiprop
PPS email Kiwi prop (NZ) with your specs and concerns
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On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 9:38 AM, Rick Evans
<ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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
>