Josh,
My previous post, I think, agrees adjust-ability is an important
parameter in the selection of a propeller. Just not the only one.
Gary
~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~
On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 2:26 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 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...
>>>>>
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