[C320-list] Prop recommendation

[Dick Walker]

I have had one for 15 years and it is great

Cheers

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Nov 7, 2014, at 02:45, Brian Borchers <slaintec320 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
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>> 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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