I am interested to know does the Flex-o-Fold or other options discussed open with centrifugal force or is it based on the prop shaft motion?
From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Charlie Nelson via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 3:19 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: cenel...@aol.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Folding & Feathering Prop Recommendations 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 <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Bruce Whitmore <bruce.whitmo...@gmail.com <mailto: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 Whitmore 1994 C&C37/40+ "Astralis" _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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