[C320-list] prop replacement? used 150% headsail?

[Joe Luciano]

Bill,

I installed a Gori 3 blade feathering prop about 10 years ago.  It replaced the standard 2 blade fixed prop that came with the boat.  It added about a 1/2 knot to my speed in a good breeze under sail.  It also reduced the prop walk considerably while in reverse.  There is a bit of extra maintenance in that there are two prop zincs that have to be replaced when changing the shaft zinc.  In addition, at haul out, I use lanolin grease on the gears to maintain the smooth movement.  It’s been a good prop for me…….

Joe Luciano
Second Wind
#1044

> On Sep 23, 2021, at 7:46 AM, P.F. Ross <pfrstl at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Bill,
> 
> I installed an Autoprop H5 over 23 years ago based on reviews from
> Practical Sailor in 1995.  In those years, I was on an inland lake and did
> not race, but I know I picked up some speed.  My main motivation was for
> backing and the Autoprop was reportedly (and in my experience) far superior
> to the original prop regarding power and walk.
> 
> https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/ps-advisor-07-15-99
> 
> In the intervening years, the only maintenance I have done is to hose out
> the bearings when hauled (average of once every 3 years) and to replace the
> prop zinc.  Hosing the bearings was really just a feel good experience,
> they were always free.  Overall a very positive experience.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Frank Ross
> Beta Wave #206
> Naples, FL
> 
> On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 8:33 AM Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> Bill:
>> 
>> I would check out several of the web sites that sell new sails
>> specifically for Catalinas. The Rolly Tasker sails are known to be decent.
>> In my experience, they are not that much more than used sails once you get
>> away from Catalina Direct, North Sails, etc.
>> 
>> The dirty secret in sailmaking is that many of the lofts no longer make
>> their own sails. They order Asian sails, then maybe do some customization,
>> or maybe not. You can cut out the middleman and save some big bucks by
>> buying online.
>> 
>> Many years ago, I bought Rolly Tasker sails for a Catalina 25 to fit on my
>> C&C 25. They sold for a couple hundred more than used sails and worked
>> great.
>> 
>> Jack Brennan
>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from Mail for Windows
>> 
>> From: Doug Treff
>> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 9:11 AM
>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] prop replacement? used 150% headsail?
>> 
>> Bill,
>> 
>> I have no recommendations on the prop, but I recently bought a brand new
>> factory sail from Masthead Sailing Gear in Florida. He had an inventory of
>> brand new sails for the C320. I have no idea what's left, but you should
>> email him and ask.
>> 
>> His name is Paul and he can be reached at masthead at mastheadsailinggear.com
>> 
>> They do have a website but the inventory section is not current. Best to
>> just email him.
>> 
>> --
>> Doug Treff
>> doug at treff.us
>> 
>> On Thu, Sep 23, 2021, at 6:17 AM, wdoc1 at aol.com wrote:
>>> Feeling "the need for speed!"  I have a fixed 3-blade propeller.
>>> Considering replacing this with a folding or feathering prop to gain a
>>> little speed for casual Wed nite racing without sacrificing too much
>>> performance under power.
>>> Also looking to purchase a used 150-155% headsail...no matches yet at
>>> Bacon Sails or on eBay.
>>> Anyone have recommendations/observations?
>>> Thank you,
>>> Bill McConnellDiversion, 2000, #714
>> 
>>