Bob,
First, I'm amazed that Ox would still have you. :)
As for props, my 1st choice would be Flex-O-Fold, 2nd choice Martec. Chuck
Angle at Flex-O-Fold told me he didn't have a prop that he could recommend for
my 35-1 so I went with a Martec on Touche'. I don't love it but I like it.
Keep in mind, my focus is minimal drag for racing and sailing, not necessarily
the best performance under power. I motor at around 6.4 knots with a clean
bottom and flat water at cruise rpm (80% of max). I don't have an issue with
reverse. I guess I'm just used to the prop and know how to use it.
One thing to consider about Martecs, whether you buy new or used, is the time
between rebuilds and the overall service life of the prop. If you don't put a
lot of hours on it, it will last many years before it needs to be rebuilt. It
needs a rebuild when excessive wobble or slop develops in the pin in the
blades. A rebuild from Martec is about $200. Essentially, they overbore the
blades and hub for a larger pin. Martec will rebuild their props twice. So, a
Martec prop has 3 lives, the original plus two rebuilds. After that, it's a
paperweight.
When buying a used Martec, you should verify if it's been rebuilt or if it has
excessive wobble in the pin.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
>________________________________
> From: Bob Moriarty <[email protected]>
>To: cnc-list <[email protected]>
>Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7:23 PM
>Subject: Stus-List Folding/Feathering Prop for 33-1
>
>I've been off the list for awhile as I was considering going to the
>dark (non-C&C - but still sail) side. At any rate Ox and I have
>renewed our vows and I am going to open the ol' checkbook and lavish
>some attention on my 36 year-old beauty . I've already ordered a new
>(used) headsail from Minney's. Now I'm thinking about a
>folding/feathering prop to replace the two-bladed fixed prop I
>currently have.
>If there's a way to search the Stu's-List archives for prop
>info/opinions I will do so.
>
>Ox is in the water year-round so it's not easy to verify some of my
>assumptions. Ox has a rebuilt A4 (for sure, for sure) with a V-drive
>(for sure) and a 2:1 reduction gear (I'm pretty sure) and a
>right-hand drive (prop walk is to port). The prop is a fixed two-blade
>but I have no idea as to it's size or pitch.
>
>Flex-o-fold has my attention as a replacement. I'm not into hardcore
>racing but a 0.5 to 1.0 knot increase would be very satisfying.
>
>Opinions, experiences, and suggestions much appreciated.
>
>Bob Moriarty
>Ox 33-1
>Jax, FL
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