[C320-list] Stock 2 blade propeller

[Elizabeth Schwartz]

Ahoy...thanks....which prop did you go with? We don't race....most of 
our sailing consists of raising the sails, then breaking out the wine 
and snacks.....on the more rare times of cruising it would be nice to 
gain that extra speed though....Thanks...Joe n Beth


On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 04:31 PM, Jeffrey Brown wrote:

> We replaced our original two-blade with a two-blade folding prop, 
> specifically for racing. We estimate we picked up an extra 1/2 to 3/4 
> knot of speed, which is typical. When you’re racing, this is usually 
> the difference between 1st and 5th…and we have the trophies to prove 
> it. :)
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> Jeff Brown
> "Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
> Catalina 320, Hull 78
> (949) 350-5123
> oceanblues at mac.com
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>> On Nov 23, 2015, at 1:27 PM, Elizabeth Schwartz  wrote:
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>> Ahoy.....I've had my 96 for two years now..came with original two 
>> blade prop on it....I thought it would be one of my first projects to 
>> replace it....looked at alternatives, couldn't figure which one to go 
>> with....and the performance of the two blade is fine for me....Joe n 
>> Beth
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>> On Sun, Nov 22, 2015 at 05:35 PM, Mtpoodles wrote:
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>>> We have used the stock three-blade prop for 10 years and are very 
>>> satisfied with it.
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>>> Diane
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>>> Sent from my iPad
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>>>> On Nov 22, 2015, at 5:25 PM,   wrote:
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>>>> Hello,
>>>> Is anyone still using the original 2 bladed (15" x 10 pitch) or 3 
>>>> bladed (15" x 9 pitch) fixed propellers? I have a Max-Prop auto 
>>>> feathering on my 320 now but I do not like the way it performs. I 
>>>> thought I would put my stock fix prop on for next season.
>>>> thanks,
>>>> Dan
>>>> 1994 #0064
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