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Old 06-24-2006, 07:02 PM   #1
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Prop pitch reduction for high elevation

I plan to go to take the 382 to Lake Tahoe later this summer. My boat has HP 500 EFI's. It runs 28P bravo 1 props or 26P Maximus props near 5200 RPM.

Anyone have any experience with how much I might have to reduce prop pitch when going to Lake Tahoe? Tahoe is over 6000 feet elevation.

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Old 06-24-2006, 11:17 PM   #2
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Re: Prop pitch reduction for high elevation

We have sold a small # of boats out there.Generally go down one pitch size,i.e. 26 B1 or 24 Maximas. Just a start, there are variables,as in all prop selections.
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Re: Prop pitch reduction for high elevation

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We have sold a small # of boats out there.Generally go down one pitch size,i.e. 26 B1 or 24 Maximas. Just a start, there are variables,as in all prop selections.
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Old 06-27-2006, 12:38 AM   #4
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Re: Prop pitch reduction for high elevation

Call Tahoe Vista marina in Tahoe. They have a few 382's on the lake.They are very helpful! I looked at a 382 there last fall. Most have 575 blower moters because of the altitude. Don't expect too much I know some boats can hardly get on plane. altitude is radical.
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