Re: [Cal_Boats] Prop size

Matt, I can't help you with the proper sizing of your prop but I think you should reconsider your concerns about cost. My folding prop (Flex-o-Fold) was the best investment I've ever made on the boat (including new sails). A folding prop will cost approx twice that of a fixed prop but, in the big scheme of things, it's a very worthy investment in terms of performance improvements under sail. You can get nice discounts on props if you purchase them at boat shows. Dave 80 Cal 35, Runnin Late Coyote Pt, SF Bay From: mwrohde <ya… [at] e-rohde.net> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 7:32:42 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Prop size I'm sure this is a recurring theme, but my search of the archive returned results mainly consisting of "proper" and "properly", and very little with the subject I'm presenting now. I've got a Cal 27 Mark III. She's 23'3" at the water, powered by a Yanmar 1GM. The reduction ratio is 2.62. Max RPM is 3600. Displacement is published as 5,200#. A previous owner put a 14-10 prop on her. I'm pretty sure that's not the best choice. The question is, what is a better choice? I'm not overly concerned about drag, and I am overly concerned about cost. Thanks, Matt ____________________________________________________________________________________Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC

Debbie and I made it to the Pacific. Perfected backing out of slip under power, and learned that the whole San Diego Bay opens up at night when the tide comes in. Shallow waters suddenly were new sailing grounds. Wind was great the entire time. Here is a photo of Debbie striking a pose for dockmates with a camera. I was trying to slow down to keep station with them. Boat refused to go slower, even with both sails let way out. With a clean bottom, we spent our time on the water reeling in larger newer boats and walking effortlessly away from them. I love that genoa. Boats kept altering course to mine as I passed them heeled over. After one pulled in behind me and he began to heel over, I heard him say to his crew, "now THIS is sailing!" We just walked away from him. Looked like he was in a newer Catalina 30.

Debbie and I made it to the Pacific. Perfected backing out of slip under power, and learned that the whole San Diego Bay opens up at night when the tide comes in. Shallow waters suddenly were new sailing grounds. Wind was great the entire time. Here is a photo of Debbie striking a pose for dockmates with a camera. I was trying to slow down to keep station with them. Boat refused to go slower, even with both sails let way out. With a clean bottom, we spent our time on the water reeling in larger newer boats and walking effortlessly away from them. I love that genoa. Boats kept altering course to mine as I passed them heeled over. After one pulled in behind me and he began to heel over, I heard him say to his crew, "now THIS is sailing!" We just walked away from him. Looked like he was in a newer Catalina 30.

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Great shot. What a nice looking genoa! Gotta love those Cals. ~smile~ SMon, Cal 34, St. Pete FL Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote: Debbie and I made it to the Pacific. Perfected backing out of slip under power, and learned that the whole San Diego Bay opens up at night when the tide comes in. Shallow waters suddenly were new sailing grounds. Wind was great the entire time. Here is a photo of Debbie striking a pose for dockmates with a camera. I was trying to slow down to keep station with them. Boat refused to go slower, even with both sails let way out. With a clean bottom, we spent our time on the water reeling in larger newer boats and walking effortlessly away from them. I love that genoa. Boats kept altering course to mine as I passed them heeled over. After one pulled in behind me and he began to heel over, I heard him say to his crew, "now THIS is sailing!" We just walked away from him. Looked like he was in a newer Catalina 30. --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.