I am happy with my Flex-o-fold geared two blade folder. Gave up a Martec non geared because I was tired of having to center the shaft every time. If you have plenty of money, I would go with a three blade feathering prop, as I think it has less drag than the folder, plus you would get more speed while motoring, but I don't motor a lot, so geared folder is it.
After looking carefully, I chose the Flex because the machining and pins were more precise than the others. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: sam.c.sal...@gmail.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 4:50 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Folding Prop Racing and sailing. Not so much motoring.I need less drag and more knots :-) sam :-) 403-617-6280 From: Martin DeYoung Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 2:11 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Reply To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Folding Prop Sam, How do you plan to use the prop? Racing, cruising, or a mix, do you expect to motor a significant amount of time, and do you expect to motor into strong headwinds and seas? Budget? Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of sam.c.sal...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 12:54 PM To: CnC Subject: Stus-List Folding Prop My 26 currently has a 12" x 8" RH, 3 blade, fixed prop. 7/8" shaft. (2GM20F - 13 1/2 hp) It's getting to the stage where I should start looking for a folding or feathering prop. What do I need! I've got room for up to about 14". I'm on a mooring, so reverseing is not a big issue. sam :-) 403-617-6280 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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