folding prop

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    Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do?

    Hello we bought a folding prop from Kiwi Prop (out of Marina Del Rey, but was shipped here from NZ) They have refused to honor any warranty basically and just downright unhelpful so far. The keys/hardware are already showing severe corrosion which makes me question the workman ship for a $1700...
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    Lock the prop or let it spin? 386

    Hello folks, We have a new-to-us 2002 386. Under sail, we lose a full knot when the prop is locked. When left to spin, we are far faster. So, what I want to ask is: Does anyone else record this outcome? My owner's manual does not tell me if it should be locked or free, or am I missing...
  3. Davidasailor26

    Flexofold size vs. fixed prop

    We're considering switching from the 3 bladed fixed prop on our Beneteau 37 to a Flexofold 3 blade. I've reached out to our dealer and to Flexofold to find out what size they would recommend. The original fixed prop is 17" diameter x 12" pitch, 3 blades. Our dealer said they would outfit it...
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