[C320-list] Kiwi Prop

[Bruce Stanley]

Colin
The Kiwi is excellent in reversing.
Full (well near 100%) power/thrust in reverse will only a very little Prop
Walk.
This was the most important advantage and the reason I put it on from new.
I use the fixed 3 blader for a few months and was pleased to get the
Feathering Kiwi back on.
We have a difficult marina berth and must reverse in.

BruceS
Pittwater

PS when you put the Kiwi in Reverse ... there is a noise and shudder ... i
think that is normal ... but be aware of it.
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On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 2:36 PM, Colin Evans <twosailors at bigpond.com> wrote:

> 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.
>
>
>
> ************************************
> 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
> > >
> >
> >
>
>