I sail in an area with lots of crab pots when in season--which appears to be 
most of the year--and I have a Gori 2 blade folder which has worked well for 
me. It was purchased for racing. I have never tangled with a pot that got 
wrapped in or around my prop. OTOH, I don't see where a folder would do any 
better than a fixed blade in that situation.  I am probably missing 
something--could you enlighten me and the list? Charlie Nelson 1995 C&C 36 
36XL/kcb Water Phantom      -----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: Bruce Whitmore <bruce.whitmo...@gmail.com>
Sent: Wed, Sep 25, 2019 1:15 pm
Subject: Stus-List Folding & Feathering Prop Recommendations

Hello all,
I know this has been discussed a lot on the board in the past, but given the 
recent discussions of over-propping on the part of flex-o-fold, I'd like to 
re-ask the question.  The reason is that a folding prop is definitely in my 
future, as we have a fixed 3 blade prop on the boat now.  We also sail in an 
area where crab pots are extremely common from October through April.  For that 
reason alone I am leaning toward a folding prop.  I also saw the rather well 
put together article in which a test of folding and feather props was performed 
- the one touted on flex-o-fold's website.  
By the way, in exchanging emails with flex-o-fold, they are recommending a 3 
blade version, so if vibration is an issue with your two blade prop, that may 
not apply to me.
With all these considerations in mind, when it comes to a folding/feathering 
prop, what do you have, and why do you like it?
Looking forward to your insights,
Bruce Whitmore1994 
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