[PUP] Emergency Power (The Dashew's trip planning)

[Robby & Dolores]

Dave & Nancy said: "The Martec folding props can fail to open a blade and 
are worthless when they fail requiring a trip over the side. The geared 
folders like the Gori and similar ones make sure both blades open at the 
same time and amount. A better mousetrap, IMO."

Speaking from 30 years of experience using Martec prop on two sailboats --  
if a blade does fail to open, and it does happen occasionally, you engage 
reverse, rev it a bit, then quickly shift into forward.  The martec, I 
believe, has the most streamlined shape of any prop (more so then a Gori) 
which appeals to racing sailors.

Robby
Dolores E., SF Bay