[C320-list] Stock 2 blade propeller

[Jeffrey Brown]

We bought a Martec brand new, some have bought refurbished from them as well. But if you’re not racing and the little bit of extra speed is irrelevant for you, then there is no point in getting a folding prop. Also, there’s been people that have reported a folding prop can bend the original (bronze I think) shaft if jammed into gear but we’ve not experienced that. Maybe it has extra weight, can’t remember the reason. Several people have replaced the shaft with stainless, but again we didn’t and no issues. 

Jeff Brown
"Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
Catalina 320, Hull 78
(949) 350-5123
oceanblues at mac.com





> On Nov 23, 2015, at 1:40 PM, Elizabeth Schwartz <schwartz781 at optonline.net> wrote:
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> 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
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> On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 04:31 PM, Jeffrey Brown wrote:
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>> 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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