[C320-list] C320-list] Folding Prop and Shaft Size

[Brad Kuether]

I have the FOF on my boat.

Best upgrade I have ever invested in.  Your 320 will actually MOVE in 3kts 
of wind.  Yes you read that correctly.....

Here are my specs.  Yours may be different due to motor and/or 
transmission!!!!

(read all the way down....)

-Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
"Independence"
2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
Middle River, MD



Brad,



Thank you for your inquiry regarding a Flexofold propeller for your Catalina 
320. For your boat, with that Yanmar engine, we would recommend a 16 x 12 
3-blade RH Flexofold ($1985 + shipping).



When you purchase a Flexofold propeller, you will be joining a rapidly 
growing number of boat owners enjoying the performance benefits of the 
Flexofold under sail and power.

Lowest drag of all props in several independent drag tests.  Improve your 
sailing performance by 15% on average.  Nothing you do to your boat will 
increase sailing performance more!
Most efficient propeller in forward in tests done by Technische Universitat 
Berlin.  Only prop to prove more efficient than fixed blade prop in forward 
and reverse.
Superior stopping and reversing power.  Helps you control prop walk.  Among 
the best.
Blades do not stick out while sailing as they do on feathering propellers. 
You won't catch lobster or crab pots, fishing lines or debris in the water.
No messy greasing, rebuilding or other maintenance required.  Just keep the 
blades clean as you would any prop.
The blades are the only moving parts for long life.  Built from underwater 
compatible nickel-aluminum-bronze and high strength 329 stainless steel.
Used by many of the world's other leading cruising and racing boat 
manufacturers.
Built-in shock absorbers for quiet opening.
Robust, smooth acting gears for long life
·         Flexofold Propellers make sailing more fun.  You can sail faster 
than the guy who used to pass you, and keep sailing in lighter air than ever 
before



You will also be making the same decision over 51 builders of quality boats, 
around the world, have made when they specify Flexofold as standard 
equipment or recommended options.  That list includes Swan, Morris Yachts, 
J-Boats, Beneteau, Hylas Yachts, X-Yachts, Malo and Najad.  Improved 
performance under sail and power also explains our ranking as the best 
selling low-drag propeller in the world.



Please give us a call when you are ready to proceed or if you have any 
questions. Thanks again!



Dan Tucker



Flexofold North America

781.631.3190

amsales at flexofold.com







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> Boat make model: 2004 Catalina 320

> Hull type: Fin Keel

> Displacement: 11700

> Waterline length: 28

> Engine make model year: Yanmar 3ym30

> Max hpmax rpm: 27

> Reduction gear ratio: 2.62:1

> Type drive: Tapered Shaft

> Shaft diameter if tapered shaft: 1

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----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 11:51 AM
Subject: [C320-list] C320-list] Folding Prop and Shaft Size



Gang

I am going to up-grade to a folding Prop this year.

After a lot of going back and forth and reading I have decided to go with 
Flex O Fold.  Wondering how other who have gone with FOF like it.

I have a 94 model with a Perkins M30.  I think we have 1 inch shafts is that 
correct.

Also what other  things should I consider doing when replacing the prop I 
read somewhere that I should change out the cutlass bearing and maybe 
upgrade the shaft to SS.

Thanks ahead of time


Tony