I agree that the Max-Prop is considerably more expensive. The PO improperly adjusted mine. But that improper adjustment could have just as easily been an improper selection of pitch on a fixed pitch prop. Then I would have had no choice but to replace it. Being adjustable I was able to correct the problem. I have it squared away now.
As for gear ratios and transmissions the adjustability is also super versatile for anyone who might see a repower in their future. Josh On Jan 3, 2017 1:20 PM, "Gary Russell via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Josh, > I have only owned two brands of propellers (Max-Prop and > Flex-O-Fold). I can say they are both quality products. As a person who > bought a new boat that had the wrong pitch Flex-O-Fold propeller, I can say > that adjust-ability could have saved me a LOT of money. That being said, > the Yachting World article speaks for itself and I believe you will find > the Max-Prop to be quite a bit more expensive than the Flex-O-Fold. Make > sure you KNOW the gear ratio of your transmission, because (for example) > the 37+ came with two different transmission ratios, and was the root cause > of my boat have the wrong prop. That turned out to be a $1000 mistake. > > Gary > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Gary makes the comment regarding getting the right pitch. I have little >> experience with anything other than a Max-Prop but I can't advocate >> strongly enough for the versatility of being able to adjust the pitch. It >> blows my mind that selecting a prop based on calculations works for so many >> people. The adjustability of the Max-Prop adds to the resale value too. >> I've not been disappointed with the engineering or customer support either. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> On Jan 3, 2017 8:47 AM, "Gary Russell via CnC-List" < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Flex-O-Fold is rated very highly compared to other props. Yachting >>> Monthly rated them below: >>> >>> http://www.flexofold.com/upload_dir/docs/Test_YachtingMonthly_low.pdf >>> >>> I have a 3 blade Flex-O-Fold prop. Make sure you get the right pitch >>> and diameter. >>> >>> Gary >>> S/V Kaylarah >>> '90 C&C 37+ >>> East Greenwich, RI, USA >>> >>> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 9:36 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Chuck >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I just purchased a 2 blade Flex-o-fold from the manufacturer in >>>> Denmark. It replaces a Martec Eliptec RH16DX14P for our Yanmar 3GM30F on >>>> our Frers 33. Pricing was just over $1600 Canadian shipped to our door. >>>> We were hit up another $242 at the door by the courier to cover provincial >>>> sales tax. Flex-o-Fold were very good to deal with. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> At this point we have not used it but sure hope it works as well as we >>>> expect >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> Persistence >>>> >>>> 1987 Frers 33 #16 >>>> >>>> Halifax, NS >>>> >>>> http://users.eastlink.ca/~mhoyt >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of >>>> *Chuck >>>> Saur via CnC-List >>>> *Sent:* Sunday, January 01, 2017 3:08 PM >>>> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>>> *Cc:* Chuck Saur >>>> *Subject:* Stus-List Prop purchase >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Happy New Year sailors! Made the mistake of visiting the boat this >>>> week. I know this rekindles an older discussion...but do any of you 35-3 >>>> owners have experience with purchase and performance of a Flex-O-Fold >>>> prop? I looked in archives and noted some intent to purchase this brand, >>>> but no testimony or stated experience that I could find. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Putting together our wish list, and it includes new 110% jib, folding >>>> prop, stoppers/organizers, mast-base blocks, main sheet blocks, batteries. >>>> Gawd, I need to win a lottery... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Discussion/testimony desired!! It's cold here! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Chuck Saur* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Morning Sky >>>> >>>> C&C 35-3 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> In the shed till May... >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>>> >>>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>>> >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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