[C320-list] Prop recommendation

[Stephen Cox]

On November 8, 2014 1:24:45 AM GMT+11:00, 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
>>
>>

Jerry,

What size did you get and what pitch did you set it to?

Stephen Cox
Tegwen #1141
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Stephen Cox