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kennyo 03-17-2008 08:52 AM


Originally Posted by CigDaze (Post 2485749)
Satin will be just a touch faster, but not by much.

I did some testing back years ago with a now-defunct (long story) prop shop, Houston Propellers.

For what it's worth, see here:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=49210

I had a good 30p B1 turned into a 28 down there.... Not what I wanted!

CigDaze 03-17-2008 09:07 AM


Originally Posted by kennyo (Post 2487457)
I had a good 30p B1 turned into a 28 down there.... Not what I wanted!

You're one of many...you really can't fvck up satin-finishing, so I can't complain, but I think that guy ruined more props and fvcked more people than even Fred. :eek:

CigDaze 03-17-2008 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by pshannon (Post 2485825)
Also anyone have any pics of a "satin" prop so I know what it should look like when i'm done..Thanks

Here you go.

HotPursuit 03-17-2008 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by RunninHotRacing158 (Post 2485571)
Hey KIETH dry sumps on ?????? whats the magik # ??? send me a p.m. or call me , gotta call A.J. this morn after i get back from breakfast
ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

Dont have my drives back, should be this weekend. I will call you tomorrow.

SKATER BROTHER :ernaehrung004:

Strip Poker 388 07-25-2008 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pshannon (Post 2485825)
Also anyone have any pics of a "satin" prop so I know what it should look like when i'm done..Thanks


kinda looks like a brushed finish.its for sale also

VetteLT193 07-25-2008 12:35 PM

on your boat it won't make any real difference. you may as well polish them for the bling factor

Strip Poker 388 07-25-2008 01:08 PM

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Ck this one out :rolleyes: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$:eek:

throttleup 07-25-2008 01:23 PM


Originally Posted by burtandnancy (Post 2485755)
The best pair of props I ever had were ruined when I sent them to a prop shop for a touch up and they returned them polished. Lost about 5 mph and gained rpm's.

That sounds like you may have lost some diameter...it certainly wasn't from the polishing.

Julie

kennyo 07-25-2008 01:41 PM

Yeah, He put the "Bravorator" on them!

RunninHotRacing163.1 07-25-2008 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388 (Post 2634760)
kinda looks like a brushed finish.its for sale also

Ya know that brushed finish will take a bunch more HP to turn :D:D:cool-smiley-027:


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