[C38] New Owner w/Roller and prop question

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Dan,  I'm not sure a 18" diameter prop will clear your hull, as I've not heard of anybody using that large a diameter.  I would call Marten (562-435-4494) and get their advice.
We had a 16 x 14 Marten and went to a Slipstream geared prop of 16 x 11 prop- also sold by Marten and cruise at 2200-2400 with your same engine.
Cheers, Steve Orton
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  From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org]On Behalf Of millsdan at verizon.net
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  Subject: [C38] New Owner w/Roller and prop question


  We (Dan & Marcy Miller) recently purchased C-38 Hull #108 "Blonde Stranger". I'm sure it has the original Hood Roller Furling.
  Was it a #6 or #7 luff tape system? If it was a #6, could a #7 fit or would it be too tight? I've read in other listserve questions here
  that a Martec 16x12 is overpropped for the boat. We will be bringing the boat to the Chesapeake Bay where it is rare to have
  5 and 6 foot seas. I have the oportunity to get an 18x12 Martec III. If I would normally run the 2454 engine between 1800 and
  2200 rpms, do you think I would be okay? In my experience on the bay, most storms only have the oportunity to generate
  3 and 4 foot seas. My direct email is millsdan at verizon.net . Any and all replies would be appreciated. I'm also sure I will be asking more questions in the future. Thanks, Dan
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