On 30 Aug 2004 03:34:57 GMT, (JAXAshby) wrote:

rhys, hate to tell you this, but an Auto-Prop doesn't feather.

From www.autoprop.com

"In forward the propellor rotates to the correct pitch automatically.
This results in increased propulsion efficiency whcih reduces fuel
consumption, and extends cruising range.

"While under sail the propellor feathers itself to reduce drag by 85%
compared to conventional 3-blade propellors.

"The Autoprop also self pitches in reverse to give you the same thrust
in reverse as you would get in forward. This greatly improves stopping
power, backing down, and overall maneuverability."

Note the use of the word "feather" as in "feathers itself", a concept
with which I believe you would be familiar, JAX, particularly on
those lonely Saturday nights.


Still, the clown spent $3,500 Cdn, so you gotta expect him to tell you
*something*

That "clown" has seen more salt water than Mr. Morton during a flash
flood, JAX, including the first private yacht transit of Hudson's Bay
since...well, Hudson, so let's just say he doesn't quite have the
credibility gap you exhibit with most of your bilious, ill-informed,
poorly argued and borderline dyslexic posts.

Now, punk, go measure a footwell or something. Sailors are speaking
here.

Really, could the barrel get any smaller or the fish and the cannon
any bigger?

R.