[C320-list] Prop recommendation

[Karl Krueger]

Hello:

Flex-o-fold.  Second boat I've had Flex-o-fold.  Very happy in either
forward & reverse.  Always folds and I've never had any problems.  I alway
have a Westerbeke motor.

Karl K.
Kindred Spirit #282
Milwaukee Wisconson

On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 8:24 AM, Jerry Brown <jbrown01015 at outlook.com> wrote:

> I have a Kiwi prop. Works really well.
>
> Jerry Brown
> Indigo 1137
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network.
> From: Brian Borchers
> Sent: Friday, November 7, 2014 5:45 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Reply To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prop recommendation
>
>
> Kenny,
>
> I purchased a feathering Autoprop H-5 a couple of years ago an have been
> very happy.
>
> Increased motoring speed at lower RPM (2500 RPM = 6kts)
> Excellent stopping power when docking vs 3 blade
> Excellent reverse vs 3 blade
> Minimal to no prop walk in reverse
> Good improvement in sailing speed, probably not as good as a folding
> propeller
>
> I bought the propeller to allow for greater control when docking in tight
> areas and heavy currents (river), not for increased sailing speed.  I have
> been very happy with the propeller and it has met my needs.  If you are in
> a salt water environment where barnacle growth is prevalent, I would
> recommend zinc rich paint to prevent barnacle growth.  Excessive barnacle
> growth will effect performance of folding or feathering propellers.
>
> Brian
> 608
>
> On Nov 6, 2014, at 8:49 PM, "Kenny Geist" <Kennyge at prodigy.net> wrote:
>
> > Ok, I have Windrifter on the hard and I got to see below the waterline
> for
> > the first time.  She is as pretty below as she is above.
> >
> > I am looking for some upgrade projects this winter and the first to come
> to
> > mind is replacing the small 3 blade prop and would like some
> > recommendations.  I have a Westerbeke 27 hp motor and it seems like other
> > boats my size are faster while motoring,  The engine seems to be chugging
> > along fine but I was hoping to increase speed with a better prop,
> possibly a
> > folding one.
> >
> > Let me know what worked for you.
> >
> > Kenny Geist
> > Kennyge at Prodigy.net
> >
> > Windrifter 1996 # 317
> >
> >
>
>


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