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jdclay
 Post subject: Prop
PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:15 pm 
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Not many lakes around my area nor people that know what they're talking about when it comes to boating. I had a 21 pitch prop but my hole shot wasn't where I wanted it. I was told to go down in pitch so the guy stated that 17 pitch is what I needed. Now, hole shot is better but I lost 12 mph on top end AND it's running rpm's really high for the speed I'm going. 30 mph is bringing 4500 rpm which is not even close. Most of you know way more than the people I've talked to so suggestions are welcome!!
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ric
 Post subject: Re: Prop
PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:22 pm 
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Stainless is a must, I had a stint with aluminum props and they kill speed.

What year/size/engine is your boat? Need to find what came stock then go from there

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jdclay
 Post subject: Re: Prop
PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:38 pm 
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Ric, 1996 195 sundowner, 302 ford, volvo penta. The old prop I had also had a chip in it and it out performed the new one. Both are aluminum.
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Mark T
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:35 pm 
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Do you have the motor trimmed up ?? I know when I first got boat, I had motor too far down.

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jdclay
 Post subject: Re: Prop
PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:38 pm 
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I've messed with the trim countless times. It's not the trim, I also had that thought...
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