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

[Scott Thompson]

Joe, I think you mean you have a folding prop. Gori does not make 
feathering props.


On 9/23/2021 12:34 PM, Joe Luciano wrote:
> 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
>>>

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Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653