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I would think that the 26 pitch would be the prop of choice.

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I have a 1993 .38 Special with Carb'ed 502 mags(390hp), 1.36 Bravo drives turning 19pitch 3 blade mirage props. The best I've seen is 60.5mph on GPS. The motors are stock w/ revolution marine exhaust manifolds. .38 Specials are Heavy boats, and I was told that they used the 1.36 geared bravos because it is easier on the drives........Easier to spin a smaller pitch prop faster than a Large pitch prop. slower........

Obnoxus, what kind of a change did it have???

LittleE, are you Adams buddy that just bought a 38 Special?? If so welcome to the crowd!!! You'll love the room they have!!! Where did you find yours?? What power?? 500hp's????

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Very Interesting

Thanks for the information FunHome, I have never heard that before, but it makes sense.

The worse think I see people do, and I have been guilty of this is flying the boat out of the water. It is very hard on the gear sets.

I spoke with Julie at Throttle up about this down at Key West and she said they can detune the props a little so they don't grab as hard when reentering the water which also helps, but you will loose top end.

Doc

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Mine is a 1993 and I have never had a drive fail. Had 502 EFI and had internal corrosion problem with head and manifold. Extremely common problem in salt water. Had blowout problems with the 21 pitch 3 blade props out of the hole and went to the 4 blade and solved the problem

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FunHome,

I have a pair of 19 pitch 4 blade props for sale if you are interested.

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Hey, aren't you the guy I purchased the Honda generator from? If so thanks again, great unit!

As for your drives, you are running stock power. If you refer to post #7 and #10 you will see why I say they will break drives.

#7 Add Whipples
#10 750 HP

Plus the weight factor on the boat and they will KILL stock drives!

Doc

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Hey Doc,

Yes I am the one. Glad that you are happy with it. I cannot keep them in stock. Once someone sees of those Eu2000's, they have to get one.
I have always taken it easy out of the hole and have not had any problems.
Right now I am getting ready to sell it. I am purchasing a 2003 442. Almost switched to 47 Fountain or 45 Donzi but found a great deal on a 60 hour boat. The 47 did not have enough cabin space for the wife and the Donzi was just too expensive. I fly up to sign off on it Fri and then they will be delivering it to me here in Fl.
I see you have been spending quite a bit of time and money on the O/L. Thanks for helping with the economy, now if you can do something for the gas prices.....


Keith

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Keith,

That is awesome with the 442! Good luck with it and give us some pictures and details when you get a chance.

I have sure done my share to help the enonomy, to the point I may not have any money left for gasoline!

Went to the station yesterday, it was $2.15 per gallon for diesel. I offered them $1.59 and they did not even come back with a counter offer!

Take care
Doc

P.S. Here are a couple of 442's for you.

The first one was called Excavator from Lake Cumberland, and the second one was on the FPC Miami Boat Show Poker Run to the keys. I think it comes from the Gulf side of Florida.

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Doc,
Here are a couple...more to come later

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Sorry it did not work. I will try later