Re: Stus-List Martec folding prop

2017-02-27 Thread Brian Donovan via CnC-List
Thanks for getting back too me. I am not interested in purchasing the prop. Have a great sailing season Cheers Brian Brian Donovan (585) 313-1940 112 Frisbee Hill Rd. Hilton NY 14468 > On Feb 26, 2017, at 6:17 PM, Gerry via CnC-List wrote: > > The prop came with

Re: Stus-List Martec folding prop

2017-02-26 Thread Gerry via CnC-List
The prop came with the boat, not sure of its age but would guess over 20 years.It had some vibration that's why I had it rebuilt.Replaced it with a Gori geared folder which backs down much better than the 2 bladeMartec. ThanksGerry  On 02/26/17, Brian Donovan via CnC-List

Re: Stus-List Martec folding prop

2017-02-26 Thread Brian Donovan via CnC-List
Hi I am interested in your prop, could you tell me more about the condition of the prop. How does it work in reverse Does it have any vibration especially at low rpm. What is the age of the prop Is it a 3 bladed prop What have you replaced it with. Regards Brian Brian Donovan (585)

Stus-List Martec folding prop

2017-02-26 Thread Gerry via CnC-List
Hi All, I have a Martec Eliptec RH 17Dx10P-3 recently refurbished by H Propeller.This came off my C 35MK3.$225 shipped anywhere continental USAGerryFiannaC 35MK3   ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop

2014-07-10 Thread Tim Goodyear via CnC-List
Dennis, mine makes a nice paperweight... Tim Mojito CC 35-3 On Jul 9, 2014, at 10:01 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Just keep in mind you can only rebuild a Martec 2 times. So a Martec has 3 lives; original, rebuild 1; rebuild 2 then dumpster. Dennis C.

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop

2014-07-10 Thread David Jacobs via CnC-List
: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Kim Brown via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 5:06 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Dave, Had my Martec rebuilt last year before we headed to the Bahamas. Folks at Martec were easy to deal

Stus-List Martec Folding Prop

2014-07-09 Thread Kim Brown via CnC-List
Dave, Had my Martec rebuilt last year before we headed to the Bahamas. Folks at Martec were easy to deal with. Had/have the only one blade deploying issue primarily when I failed to stop/slow sufficiently before putting in forward (ie sailing @ under 3 knots = time for iron genny) Couldn't kick

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop

2014-07-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Just keep in mind you can only rebuild a Martec 2 times. So a Martec has 3 lives; original, rebuild 1; rebuild 2 then dumpster. Dennis C. ___ This List is provided by the CC Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation / Yanmar reverse sailing

2012-09-07 Thread dreuge
For years the official Yanmar recommendation was to put the gear in reverse or neutral but never forward. Only recently (2008) did they change their policy. These earlier engines had a Hurth transmission. Once Yanmar changed transmissions to Kanzaki and other non-Hurth gear boxes, they now

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Gary Nylander
. That is one reason I went Flex. Gary Nylander - Original Message - From: Bob Moriarty bobmo...@gmail.com To: cnc-list cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:26 AM Subject: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation From the Martec website: QUOTE Racing Manually rotate

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Joel Aronson
Bill It wears out the transmission because it will force the shaft to rotate, and it also voids a Yanmar warranty (like any of us have one). Joel On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM, Bill Connon billcon...@globetrotter.netwrote: Joel Aronson wrote: My Martec will vibrate if it is not in the

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Bill Potterton
The growth on my prop in the Bay will cause vibration and has made it difficult to fold on its own even though I clean it every week. Bill 35/3 On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM, Bill Connon billcon...@globetrotter.netwrote: Joel Aronson wrote: My Martec will vibrate if it is not in the right

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Rich Knowles
. Gary Nylander - Original Message - From: Bob Moriarty bobmo...@gmail.com To: cnc-list cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:26 AM Subject: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation From the Martec website: QUOTE Racing Manually rotate the shaft to the best sailing

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Joel Aronson
on SF Bay, no problem, the prop will fold in that 20 knots. That is one reason I went Flex. Gary Nylander - Original Message - From: Bob Moriarty bobmo...@gmail.com To: cnc-list cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:26 AM Subject: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Joel Aronson
Didn't realize you were putting it in reverse, but as I said, it is less of an issue with a folding prop because there should be no drag and no twist. Here is a link to the service bulliten:

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread jim aridas
Don't you mean vertical? Otherwise one blade will be hanging down in light air.JimMartec folding on a 34' CB From: gnylan...@atlanticbb.net To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 11:31:27 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation Logically, if you are in light

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread jim aridas
Doesn't everyone do this even for beer can racing ? From: mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 17:05:46 + Subject: Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation This sounds like a pain, especially singlehanded. Just before starting an offshore

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Wally Bryant
You wrote: Just before starting an offshore race (Transpac, Vic Maui, etc.) on a boat with a folding prop someone was volunteered to dive over and place rubber bands on the prop to prevent it from dragging a blade. snip I hope this was before the sails were raised... VBG

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Martin DeYoung
-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Wally Bryant Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:17 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation You wrote: Just before starting an offshore race (Transpac, Vic Maui, etc.) on a boat

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Martin DeYoung
1971 CC 43 SEattle From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich Knowles Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 10:09 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation Just read the advisory

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Dennis C.
Been doing it like this for 20 years. E Ben for beer can races. Currently at boat listening to chainsaws clearing Isaac's impact. Hope son of Isaac doesn't regenerate and finish what Dad started. Shouldn't they name it Esau or Jacob instead of Nadine? Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville,

Stus-List Martec folding prop availble.......from a CC 38MKII

2012-09-06 Thread Ron Casciato
In excellent condition and documented service by HH. Photos and specs available let me know Ron Casciato -Original Message- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bob Moriarty Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 8:23 PM To: cnc-list

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Chuck S
-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2012 12:49:48 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation This is what Yanmar supposedly says on the issue of engaging the gears while sailing. You’ll find references to this all over the web, but I was not able to find

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Chuck S
- From: jim aridas jarid...@msn.com To: cnc-list cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2012 1:23:53 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation Doesn't everyone do this even for beer can racing ? From: mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Thu, 6

Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation

2012-09-06 Thread Dennis C.
Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2012 6:24 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Martec Folding Prop Operation So, if the shaft does not get locked in a position with the folded blades vertically aligned (the proper orientation) it's possible for the lower blade to droop and create some drag in low hull speed