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Old 12-17-2005, 03:18 PM
Roly Roly is offline
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Kiwi feathering props

Anyone had any experience with these props?
Look kinda fragile and how does the drag factor relate compare with 2 bladed
folding? I have read the site info but would like to hear from current users.
Cheers, & have a great xmas!
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Old 12-17-2005, 04:40 PM
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Hi Roly,

could you please give a link to a web resource describing these props?

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Old 12-17-2005, 05:09 PM
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http://www.kiwiprops.co.nz/contact.html
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Old 12-17-2005, 05:30 PM
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Thanks Roly, much new stuff to read now...

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Old 12-20-2005, 06:43 AM
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Kiwi

I have no personal experience with the Kiwi. A dock mate has had one on his Hunter 38 for a couple of years. Loves it. He noticed a big difference under both sail and power over the fixed 3 blade he replaced. Our waters aren't the cleanest, crab trap lines/bouys, tree branches in the water from storms/waterfront development and the normal assortment of trash both soft and hard common to commercial/industrial waterways. Blades have held up well. He does carry a spare which can be changed with the boat in the water.
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