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Post by so40gtb on Feb 14, 2010 3:45:06 GMT
Have not painted my Kiwi, but I do scrub the blades thoroughly at fall haul-out, as they do seem to attract a limited amount of scale and such each year.
As others have commented, the very nature of the prop and its use suggests that any anti-fouling applied will wear off quickly. And one does not want to foul the grease ports and their plug-screws with excess paint.
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Post by juanmmeira on Jun 20, 2010 1:03:30 GMT
I sail a Jenneau 37 in Pacific Ocean, Salinas, Ecuador. we are doing well in regata, but I am not sure about rigging trimming for all purpose. Could any of you help me about it?
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Post by so40gtb on Jun 22, 2010 3:24:13 GMT
Juan,
I suggest that you start a new thread on your rigging question.
--Karl
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Post by dublin on Jul 26, 2010 20:14:25 GMT
I fiited a kiwi on a 39Ds this year. Very happy with improved sailing - recent passage 15 kts apparent at 60degrees off the wind in slight seas - boat speed was constant 8.0 to 8.1 kts. This is with 4 year old "factory sails" including in mast reefing. Performance under engine - slight reduction in cruising spped - I estimate approx reduction of circa 0.25kt. Stoppong power/astern/manouvering in marina is at least on a par with the original 3 blade fixed.
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Post by margodde on Jan 8, 2011 13:42:08 GMT
for the same price you can get a www.g-prop.at featherprop completely from stainless steel 316TI.
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Post by corksailor on Mar 30, 2011 21:22:33 GMT
Recommended the Kiwi to a pal with a beneteau 395.He fitted and left me for dead in last weekends race.Should have kept my mouth shut. I reckon his boat speed is up by nearly a knot from a fixed prop and at least 5 degrees closer to the wind
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