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Justin looks great get her figured out and bring it to the leopa fall run! Looks great

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Originally Posted by franksmarineserv (Post 4343864)

I was going nut's with mine trying to get on plane also until I got a pair of mercury 18" dia 5blade,They made a world of a difference.I'm on plane at 2800-3000 rpms it's like a different boat with these.I tried many props from 16.5 -17.25 and these are the best.The only problem is they hurt your wallet!!

Icdedppl went from 17.5 x 28p 5 blades that were done up by bblades, to 17.5x27p 4 blades labbed from merc racing. Boat was 5000rpm and wait prob 30 seconds to plane with the 5blades. Bolted on the 4 blades, planed at 3k rpm in few seconds. Prior to that, he had tried some 17x29p 4 blades, and wouldn't plane at all whatsover. These setups are very sensitive to props !

Did the 5 blades slow you down on top speed Frank?

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Originally Posted by frickstyle (Post 4343604)

Put the boat in the water yesterday, first time in 5 years it has seen water. There are small issues left which can be fixed this week (I hope), however, we could not get on plane with the props. Dumbfounded on that one - 16.5" dia x 34 pitch, need help, will post in Prop Talk section.

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Wow, the boat looks freeking awesome!!!! Amazing! Can't wait to see it in person. I love the hatch! Great work Dave...
Jr.

Frickstyle , boat looks amazing!!

I bet you get those props scanned you`ll find they have little cup , I bet in the .40 range. You can buy big wheel 5 blades or just add cup.

This only helps a little

http://33outlaw.zenfolio.com/img/s/v...74753648-3.jpg

I wasted a lot of time adding 2" spacers when all I needed was the right prop.

If you need 2" spacers I have some for sale..or maybe Frank wants em back?? :D

I found if you face the open end of the cup in at the hub it grabs more water and never use a red solo cup cause they party to hard and break prop shafts

Dan I think you have the cup on upside down those props are turning in arent they ? , no more afternoon beers for you .
Rick G.

Thanks guys, will report back with more testing results. Most of the small issues already fixed, just need to figure out props, then go boating.

I will post more in water pictures and interior pics this weekend.

Couldn't have been possible without:
Denny H - Marine Performance Specialties - Transom work and help with transport, original caretaker of this old tub
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Dave - Colorpro (Glassdave) - where do I begin?
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Dave - XT Innovations - best interior shop around
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Gil L - Lieber / Lightning Performance & Rigging - again, where do I start? (rigging, rigging, troubleshooting, testing, fixing, guidance, and more rigging)
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Dean - Gellner Engineering - engines
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Ken - "Bad Dog" (I'm coming for you!) - engines/parts/emotional support
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And many others who have either lent parts, advised me on what to buy, and others who have had what I needed. Sorry if I missed someone, don't be offended, it's been a long 5 years.

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in case anyone is wondering why that is outside and all masked up, we were trying to determine the best angle for the Cig 90 stripe so i pulled it out to get a distance shot to email to Justin . . . . didnt paint it outside :D

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Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER (Post 4344020)

I lost about 2mph on the top end but well worth it!!!

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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL (Post 4344061)

I'm sorry they didn't work for you I will keep it in mind you have them for sale.