[C38] need big prop

[Jay Sorensen]

What Les said.  Same with Broad Reach. Elliptec folding prop requires a
burst to get it open and drawing, then I drop to idle.  Still some prop
walk to port but very manageable.  If you are hesitant with it, you move
sideways!  

Regards,  Jay

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of les
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 1:19 PM
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: Re: [C38] need big prop

We had a folding prop on JACE.  It was an Elliptec. I also had a fixed
prop.  There was a slight bit more propwalk with the folding prop, but
otherwise it worked about the same.  Backing out of the slip in windy
conditions meant a big burst to get the boat moving, then neutral while
the boat built up inertia for a bit, then another burst, neutral, burst,
neutral, then back up.  This avoided most of the prop walk (but not all)
and it was still easier to back to port than starboard, but I could do
it in a pinch.

Regards,
Les H 
On Wed, 2011-09-14 at 13:14 -0700, Joseph Launie wrote:
> Larry,
>     If you are talking about Martec folding props they only work if
> you are going to be positive and always move forward. I have had
> several and could not back up with them.  Joe
> 
> On 9/14/2011 12:43 PM, Larry Malmberg wrote: 
> > Max, you might want to check with Martec Props, I believe they have
> > a three blade prop and may have some used ones available or rebuilt
> > ones.
> >  
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 



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