Kiwi feathering props

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Roly, Dec 17, 2005.

  1. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

    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!
     
  2. h_zwakenberg
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    h_zwakenberg HullDrag/32 programmer

    Hi Roly,

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

    bye
    Hans
     
  3. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

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    h_zwakenberg HullDrag/32 programmer


  5. kenJ
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    kenJ Senior Member

    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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