[C320-list] FLEX O FOLD PROP

[Dick Walker]

For autoprop you leave it in forward and the prop feathers gaining some speed over conventional props


Cheers

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



On May 17, 2013, at 14:46, "Bruce" <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> We have a Yanmar too, while learning our new to us boat I heard our shaft turning while sailing fast so I put the tranny in R until the Flex O Fold folded up and then pit it back in N. 
> Bruce
> Nautical Time #719
> 
> John Zienda <jzienda at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
>> I have a Yanmar engine.  Manual says to sail with gear in neutral.  I am not sure how the Flex o Fold prop would adjust itself to create minimum resistance.  Do you have to mark your shaft and watch it in what position it will stay ?
>> 
>> John Zienda
>> #691
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On May 17, 2013, at 8:46 AM, Karl Krueger <smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> John:
>>> 
>>> Please check out your owners manual for that advice.  I have a Westerbeke
>>> engine and the manual suggests
>>> neutral or forward.  I believe other manufactures suggest reverse.  What do
>>> others on this list think?
>>> 
>>> Karl Krueger
>>> Kindred Spirit #282
>>> Milwaukee, WI
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 6:53 AM, John Zienda <jzienda at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> How do you set you gear when sailing, to avoid any resistance from the
>>>> prop?
>>>> 
>>>> John Zienda
>>>> #691
>>>> 
>>>> On May 16, 2013, at 10:14 PM, Karl Krueger <smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> I've had a flex-a-fold on for 11 years without any problem; 2 bladed.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I would highly recommend it.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Karl Krueger
>>>>> #282, Kindred Spirit
>>>>> Milwaukee Wisconsin
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 3:21 PM, christopher Brearley
>>>>> <cjbrearley at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi John,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Yes I do, the two blade. easy fit, no interference issues, I am very
>>>> happy
>>>>>> with performance.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Chris
>>>>>> #374
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 17/05/2013, at 6:16 AM, JJ Morrison wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Does anyone have the subject prop mounted...where there any
>>>> interference
>>>>>> issues?CheersJohnM1999#574
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> Karl W Krueger - ABR, CRS, GRI
>>>>> RE/MAX Realty 100
>>>>> Phone - 414-322-6541
>>>>> Fax - 414-327-6870
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> Karl W Krueger - ABR, CRS, GRI
>>> RE/MAX Realty 100
>>> Phone - 414-322-6541
>>> Fax - 414-327-6870