[C320-list] Flexofold 3-blade folding prop

[pat reynolds]

Earl,  I originally had the three blade fixed which is great for moving the boat under power and stopping but produces quite a bit of drag.  If you are more concerned with the former than the latter and price is an issue, I think you might want to consider other options first and then go for it. 

    On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 9:49 AM, Earl Engelmann <earl at epartllc.com> wrote:
 

 Joe,
Haven't made the change yet but I'll keep you in mind.
Earl

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On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 8:28 AM -0600, "Elizabeth Schwartz" <schwartz781 at optonline.net<mailto:schwartz781 at optonline.net>> wrote:

Ahoy.....I've got #245 with an original two blade. Cant comment on
three, I'd be interested in purchasing your Gori......no kelp in Long
Island sound like out west.........Joe


On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 02:41 PM, Earl Engelmann wrote:

> Hello prop talk...
> I recently purchased a 320 in Santa Barbara, Ca. and love the boat!!
> It came with a Gori 3 blade folding prop. On several occasions I have
> managed to get kelp wrapped around the prop which holds the prop in
> the folded position. The result is marginal forward thrust and no
> reverse. The fix involves a mask and a very cold swim. I'm thinking
> about going back to a fixed 3 blade prop...comments?
> I also called Catalina and they recommended a 15"X11" 3 blade prop. My
> mechanic and the prop shop are recommending a 15"x10" 3 blade. The
> mechanic would like to have less torque and strain on the engine. The
> Gori is also a 15"x10".
> Any comments?
>
> Earl Engelmann
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> On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 9:42 PM -0600, "Gary Magnuson" > wrote:
>
> Hi Bruce,
>
> When I bought my 320 in 2006, under the advice from several "old Salt"
> friends who owned the Max Prop.  I followed their advice and replaced
> my three blade with the Max Prop.    I could not be happier with it,
> My
> boat backs straight, stops when asked, and goes quickly when I ask.
> when
> shutting down the engine after sails set, a simple shift to reverse,
> and
> then back to neutral, will feather the prop so no prop drag or prop
> spin
> in neutral.  I would not have a different prop.
>
>
> Gary Magnuson
>
> Time A Weigh #205
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> Apostle Islands
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> Bayfield Wisconsin
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> On 9/23/2016 1:53 PM, B. Stumpp wrote:
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>> I am considering getting a Flexofold 3-blade folding prop for my 320.
>>
>> Has anyone installed one of these? If so, have you been happy with
>> it?
>>
>> Notice a difference in performance?  Any issues?
>>
>>
>>
>> Bruce Stumpp
>>
>> #647, Adventure
>>
>> Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland
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