Cafe Racer Prop Set-up
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Cafe Racer Prop Set-up
I have a 1987 Cafe Racer that is in the process of a complete restoration. It would be nice to have 500's, but unfortuantely, I only have stock 400's with TRS's. Can anyone offer any opinion's as to what would be the best prop set-up to maximize her potential?
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I'll certainly look good, but obviously won't be the fastest guy on the water. With that said, what do you think that I could expect out of her on a good day?
I've done the whole "blower" thing in the past, and even then, not the fastest guy on the water. Today, it takes an endless wallet to even be in the ball park of some of the guys out there. So, I've decided to go the bullet proof and reliable route. Married with kids now, so, as long as I look as good as everyone else, I'll get to where we're going.....it'll just take a little longer. LOL!
I've done the whole "blower" thing in the past, and even then, not the fastest guy on the water. Today, it takes an endless wallet to even be in the ball park of some of the guys out there. So, I've decided to go the bullet proof and reliable route. Married with kids now, so, as long as I look as good as everyone else, I'll get to where we're going.....it'll just take a little longer. LOL!
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I have been following your progress on the paint, boat does look great. Here is a link to the Bam speed calcualtor it puts your speed at 64mph. I good set of labbed props from BBlades will probably yield a little more. http://go-fast.com/boat_speed_predictions.htm
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I have been following your progress on the paint, boat does look great. Here is a link to the Bam speed calcualtor it puts your speed at 64mph. I good set of labbed props from BBlades will probably yield a little more. http://go-fast.com/boat_speed_predictions.htm
I'm anxious to see how it's going to come together. Hopefully, by the end of next month. I'll post a link to YouTube once it's completed. I'm working on a DVD slide show with photos from beginning to end.
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I haven't completed the DVD yet. I was waiting until the boat was 100% completed. So, it's going to be a couple of months before I finish it and upload it to YouTube.
If there are some type of photo's imparticular that you'd like to see, just let me know, and I'll post a few for you.
If there are some type of photo's imparticular that you'd like to see, just let me know, and I'll post a few for you.
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Bow and Stern cleats are 8". The other four (mid) cleats are 6"
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I figure a set of 4 blade 22's or 3 blade 23's would be great on her. Should see 63mph in freshwater, more in salt.