[C320-list] Flex-O-Fold Specs

[Chuck Mueller]

Doug
 I replaced a Kiwi prop with a Flex-O-Fold three blade in 2020.  I love it.  I bought the 15x10 3 blade that was recommended, but they also quoted a 16x10 2 blade.  So if your slip neighbor’s is a two blade, it might work.  But if a three blade, it will be way over propped.  My 320 has the Yanmar 3GM engine with 2.2:1 transmission ratio.

Chuck Mueller
Northwind #676
Holland, MI


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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:55:05 -0400
From: "Doug Treff" <doug at treff.us>
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All,

Anyone running a Flex-O-Fold on their C320 with a 3GM engine? Looking for the specs of your prop.

A slip neighbor is selling one and I'm trying to determine if it is the right size. It's a FlexOFold 16x12x1, RH

Thanks in advance!

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us



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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:08:06 -0700
From: Mark Cole <boatnboot at me.com>
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I put a Flexofold prop on my ?94 320 a few years ago and the Flexofold rep I talked with recommended a 14x9 3-blade prop.  I?ve been happy with that prop, but would like just a little more cruise speed.   The C320 manual that came with my boat spec?d a 15x9 3-blade.  My boat does have a Perkins M30, though.  I would recommend giving Flexofold a call.  They keep one rep on US east cost time to answer calls from the US and he was very helpful.  

Mark