I sprung for a Gori Racing folder about 3 years ago after some internet research on prop drag. The Gori's drag was so low as to be almost immeasurable compared to almost all others on the market in the Yachting article.
It or any other prop must be matched to the engine/transmission/boat displacement and room to spin without interference from the hull which can lead to cavitation or other problems. It takes some time for it to get the boat moving in reverse but likely not more than other 2 blade folders. At yearly haul outs, it is barnacle free and after the teeth are cleaned up and greased, it works like new. Of course, my boat bottom and prop are cleaned no less than monthly and it stays in the water year round. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb Sent from my iPad > On May 22, 2014, at 8:26 PM, Jerome Tauber via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Every time this discussion comes up I mention the Kiwi prop which is less > expensive and more advanced than the others but to no avail. A friend put > one on his Sweden 38 and claims he gained a knot of speed under sail and > under power. They are lighter and non-metalic so do not corrode. Made in > New Zeland. Check their web site. kiwiprops.com. Jerry - C&C 27-5. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: andrew rothweiler <andy...@att.net>; CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Thu, May 22, 2014 6:42 pm > Subject: Re: Stus-List Folding prop > > Gee, Andy, > > I'm really surprised nobody replied yet. There's usually a decent discussion > on folders. Most fall into two camps, the Martec detractors and the > Flex-O-Fold supporters. I swing a Martec 2 blade folder on Touche'. As a > racer I like it but many do not because of its perceived lack of reverse > power. > > Call each supplier and get recommendations and pricing. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > > > >> On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 10:04 AM, andrew rothweiler via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> Hello, can someone give advice on selecting a folding prop that would be >> matched with an Atomic 4 in a 35-2? >> Thanks in advance. >> Andy R >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page > at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page > at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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