[C320-list] Kiwi Prop

[Colin Evans]

Thanks Bruce,
Do you have any idea how the folding props affect propwalk.  I have a lot of
trouble getting the boat to reverse into the pen with my 3 blade fixed
"brake" Once I`m moving it isn`t too bad but can be a bit hairy in the
confines of the marina and I have to move at a reasonable speed to keep
control.
I liked the folding prop on the previous boat and they are virtually
maintenance free except when slipping, but I`m a bit concerned about fitting
a folding type and not gaining anything for it.


 
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Regards
Colin Evans
Hull 774
C320 Watermark
Lake Macquarie
 

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Stanley
Sent: Saturday, 20 November 2010 1:49 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Kiwi Prop

Colin
the 2 things the folding have over the feathering are:
1) a folding should not foul on a mooring/lobster pot rope (keel and rudder
will, but a folding prop should slip off it)
2) the Kiwi Prop can have issues with pitch/angle setting and is adjustable
.... perhaps leading to problems. This occurred to me and I posted over to
Auckland, they adjusted the 3 blades ... even put new blades on and sent it
back to me. The Autostream (Melbourne?) is factory set, but may have issues
with settings and anodes. Price is also an issue.
Guess it is like all things boating ... a compromise is required.

BruceS

On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 12:33 PM, Colin Evans <twosailors at bigpond.com>wrote:

>
> 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?
>
>
> ************************************
> Regards
> Colin Evans
> Hull 774
> C320 Watermark
> Lake Macquarie
> __/)
> ~~~~~
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> 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
> >
>
>