[C320-list] Prop recommendation

[Kaare Wold]

Sheet Music,  2003 #945 is equipped with a MaxProp.  Love it.  In fact, our 
local marina manager constantly moves new and used boats, both sail and 
power, for launch, haulout, boat shows etc.  He is an expert captain capable 
of handling 60' yachts down to small trailer boats in tight fairway 
situations.   He said that he immediately knows if a sailboat has a 
feathering prop compared to a fixed blade OEM prop and praises the greatly 
improved handling characteristics.  Our experience is most favorable with 
our C320 and we admire the stopping ability, reduced prop walk and instant 
acceleration when shifting from reverse to forward.  We would agree that you 
would enjoy this upgrade.
Kaare & Mary Wold
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Prop recommendation


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
>
>> 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
>>
>>
>