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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Autostream and pot protection
From: Bob Taylor (bobt@XXX.XXX)
Date: Fri Aug 25 2000 - 10:30:02 EDT
Hi Brian
The Westsail 42 is full keel and barn door rudder so no need for the device you describe.
You can still get fouled with crab pots etc. I know about that.
Thanks
Bob
Bryan Genez wrote:
> At 9:24 AM -0400 8/25/00, MorningStar@XXX.XXX wrote:
> >For the money, the AutoStream is the way to go. It has all the options
> >that the others charge
> >up to twice the money for. I installed an 18" 3-blade on my last haul out.
> >I like it a lot.
>
> Everything I've heard about Autostream is great. I especially like the
> ability to set different pitch for forward and reverse. Makes a lot of
> sense. Retails at about 2/3 the price of the cheapest Max-prop alternative.
>
> >I would suggest installing some type of crab pot protection at the same
> >time. Very cheap
> >insurance. I installed a "Spur". It's well made and works as advertised.
>
> I have a system that I prefer for two reasons, cheaper and "kinder". It's
> a simple stainless vane that bolts to the bottom of the shaft strut and is
> angled backwards to a point beyond the prop. Any line crossing my shaft
> will drag down the vane, then pop up on the hull at a point where it cannot
> foul in the screw.
>
> It was on the boat when I bought her. Since I've never seen one
> advertised, I presume it's custom made. But I'll bet the whole thing
> didn't cost $100. In twelve years, sailing in the crab-pot enriched waters
> of the Chesapeake, I've never fouled my prop. I did once manage to foul it
> in Maine by backing over a mooring toggle, though.
>
> The vane doesn't cut lines. The watermen still have a trap they can locate
> and harvest.
>
> Best,
>
> Bryan
> "Capella" Valiant 40 #158
> mailto:yachts@XXX.XXX
>
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