[C320-list] FLEX- O- FOLD PROPELLOR

[Elizabeth Schwartz]

Ahoy....have heard this issue before.....fix to my problem was the 
exhaust line/ hose beating against the hull in the 
lazzerette.......Joe...245


On Sat, Jul 09, 2016 at 07:27 PM, sail-ability sail-ability wrote:

>    I have bought and installed a 16x11RH 2blade folding propellor on
>    Luffin Life. I have significant vibration issues between 1300 and
>    1800RPM; lower and higher RPMs are not an issue; no vibrations at 
> all
>    in reverse.. Anyone had a similar experience? FLEX O FOLD assures 
> me
>    that the props leave the factory with blades perfectly balanced and
>    same weights. I believe this to be true as I'd get vibration in 
> reverse
>    if that was the problem. The cutless bearing was determined to be
>    serviceable prior to installation and all 4 engine mounts have been
>    inspected and found to be sound. I've gone below to inspect during 
> a
>    vibration event and the engine, tranny and prop shaft are not
>    vibrating, the noise and vibrations are coming from outside the 
> boat in
>    the prop area. I like how the prop works and have noticed increased
>    boat speed in low winds, which I expected. thoughts?
>
>    JohnM
>
>    1999#574 Luffin Life
>