[C320-list] folding prop

[Mike Ott]

I've used an Autoprop with a bronze shaft for 3 seasons.  My boat came with it 
from the last owner who hated the fact he couldn't back into his slip, he had it 
for 3+ years.  I' ve experienced know problems and its the best feathering prop 
I have ever used.  There is know hesitation as I have experience with some 
folding prop (put it in gear and hope and wait till it bites).  I can back down 
straight as an arrow; feels like I'm driving 18' outboard.
Mike Ott
'Amanda Lu'
#508




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From: John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Sent: Sun, December 4, 2011 8:46:33 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] folding prop

My 1997 #406 came with a feathering Variprop DF 80 RH which is a 3 blade.
Works fine for me for the two years I have had it.

John Meyers
Wind Chime
Muskegon MI

On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Denny Browne <dennybrowne at verizon.net>wrote:

> I bought a used Autoprop a few years ago for my first C320, figuring it
> would be fine because it came off another similar boat, but it didn't work
> out so great. The reduction ratio on your specific transmission matters in
> selecting the correct prop, so it may be worth talking with the
> manufacturer
> you like before shopping. We just replaced the OEM three-blade fixed with a
> Martec two blade folder and a stainless shaft. Huge performance difference.
> Martec's number is 562-435-4494 and they couldn't be nicer. Email is
> martec-props at att.net if you prefer that. Prop walk is a little worse, and
> I
> still sneak slowly into the slip because I don't trust reverse, but forward
> is great and sailing performance is noticeably improved. A sailmaker in
> Long
> Beach told me last year that there was no point in buying sails until I got
> a "real" prop, and I was still delightfully surprised at the difference.
>
> Good luck with the search!
>
> DENNY BROWNE
> ____________________________
> A Cappella #935
> Redondo Beach, CA
> Denny at DennyBrowne.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Colin Evans
> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 2:38 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] folding prop
>
> Jim,
> We have the same engine as you as our boat is also a 2000 model I got
> prices
> last year for a feathering prop and the suggestion was 15 x 10 x 3 blade.
> However the suggestion also was that I get a stainless steel shaft fitted
> instead of the bronze one on the boat as the after market props are heavier
> than the 3 blade fixed.
> I didn`t fit the new prop, as I had other priorities.
> The Catalina 320 in the pen next to ours has a feathering prop on a bronze
> shaft and doesn`t seem to have any problems
>
> *************************
> Regards
> Colin Evans
> Watermark #774
> Lake Macquarie, Australia
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jim Pasley
> Sent: Monday, 5 December 2011 9:17 AM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] folding prop
>
> I have a 2000 C320, Hull 691 with a Yanmar diesel. I am looking to switch
> to
> a folding prop. Can anyone tell me exactly what size, diameter, etc. I need
> to be looking for? I see several for sale on-line, but I'm not sure what
> will work. Thanks!
> Jim Pasley
> Dream Weaver, Lake Ozark, Missouri
>
>
>