[C38] new props

[Rick Swensson]

Hi William,

I agree with Craig if you're interested in performance (i.e. best speed).  I
use a Martec 2blade folding prop on Rascal (a Cat38)as well.  Its only
drawback is propwalk to port in reverse but that's easy to overcome and get
used to.  Another advantage of the folding prop is less chance of fouling
with kelp, mooring lines, lobster pots, etc.

Good luck
Rick Swensson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Steinkraus" <Navion at charter.net>
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [C38] new props


> William,  I believe that either a folding or feathering prop will
> significantly improve sailing performance over a fixed prop. For what it's
> worth, I ordered a Kiwi prop to replace my Martec 2 blade folder. I
haven't
> had a chance to use it yet as the water in Lake Superior is still a bit
> thick
>
> Craig Steinkraus
> "Wings" C-38  #280
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William Knowles" <william_k_19810 at yahoo.com>
> To: <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 6:59 AM
> Subject: [C38] new props
>
>
> >I hate to open the propeller discussion again, but
> > here goes We are going to change our prop to either a
> > three blade Campbel sailor or the new three blade kiwi
> > feathering prop. I saw one on a 36 footer and it
> > looked neat. The kiwi has FRP blades and seems very
> > well made. The big question is it worth the extra
> > money? Will the increase in performance be worth the
> > extra cost. I seem to have good boat speed with our
> > current three blade but backing is unbelievable bad,
> > and there seems to be alot of turbulence across the
> > rudder. I had a Campbel on my Hunter and it was a
> > great improvement, should I spend the extra bucks on
> > the Kiwi?
> > Thanka in advance for all your imput.
> > Bill, Flying Goose # 585?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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