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?

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 hear that and know where your coming from
=-Mike

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

Hey! That's cool! Thanks. BAM just completed the transmissions for me.

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.

Where is the link to the paint?
-Mike

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.

Thank just of transome dash and could you get a cleate size for me mine is covered with engines getting done then paint but want to order the pop up cleats. Ill ask a few guys around here on your set up , x-racers of this era
-Mike

Bow and Stern cleats are 8". The other four (mid) cleats are 6"

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.