This was my first season with Celtic Fire a C & C 35' MK III sailing on Lake Ontario. I have a folding prop Prop (Flexofold 2 blade 16 R). That does not open up all the way when the boat is moving, when this happens it creates a lot of vibration. This problem does not happen when I leave the dock and start from a standing still. I wonder if anyone else has experienced a similar problem and found a solution. Cheers, Brian
Brian, I have the same boat (35-3)and the same prop. I rarely encoun ter the problem, however increasing revs briefly always solves the issue and is softer on the drive train than momentary reverse and then forward. I am sure you have noticed that it is wise to put the gears into reverse when sailing to avoid freewheeling which also can cause a vibration. Hope you love your boat as it is one sweet sailboat. Howard Paul, Skipper of Knot Again
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