Which folding prop is the best?

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Sep 25, 2009
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Hunter Vision 32 Point Roberts WA
I am keenly interested in installing a 3 blade folding prop on my 1991 Vision 32.

I see Gori, Maxi, Kiwi, Flexo-Fold. Can anyone comment on which is superior?

Roman
 

Les

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May 8, 2004
375
Hunter 27 Bellingham, WA
I don't know which is the best prop--I've used several, the Gori, another folding prop that I can't remember the name and finally the Max prop. I first put the Max prop on my Hunter 380 and was extremely surprised on how well it worked. I had as much control in reverse as I did forward. I used that prop for nine years until I sold the boat and bought a new Hunter 27.

Among things I told the dealer that HAD to be on the new boat was a MAX prop. And it had to be a three blade prop. You won't notice much difference between the two blade and the three blade except in choppy waters. The boat will have more punch with the three blade. Coming home in a storm it pays off. And backing is one of the things that will give you glory. I once had a guy on the dock watch me back into my slip and he came over and asked if I were a professional skipper.

I had a Hunter Vision 32 at one time. It had the folding prop that I can't remember the name. I would not hesitate to install a Max prop on the 32.

The only negative is expense. But I think of that as insurance.

By the way, they are distributed by CDI here in Lynnwood, WA. They are a bunch of engineers and will go out of their way to help you. Very accommodating. Also the Max prop is standard on Swan, Oyster and H-R boats in Europe.

Good luck.
 
Jun 7, 2004
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"Best" is hard to say and often a matter of taste. Kiwi has worked very nicely on my 356 with many of the same benefits Les mentioned, at lower cost. Some don't care for the composite (plastic) blades, but I've not had any problems.
 
Dec 2, 1999
15,184
Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
What is the reason you are considering a folding prop vs a feathering or high efficency fixed 3 bladed prop?

Do you have a budget?

There are a lot of options out there but there is a big difference in cost from the top to the bottom.
 
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