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Merc Book says #35ft/lbs.

That's what I have my dedicated torque wrench set at. I check them everytime I put in. Specially the left turning one that runs off the top gear.

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Thanks GLH.

Rob, I did feel like the whole boat was out of the water more. I was pleased that it didn't feel like I was driving a real big boat. It was fun to drive. I really like the Hydromotives PX-5's more than the Herrings. Julie knows some stuff!!

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I tried the 27 5 blades and it pushed my nose down. It doesnt make sence, but it did. Im still working with Julie to try different setups and havent ruled out the 5 blades, but my first impressions werent good with the 5 blades on my set up. I just didnt like the feel of them. Maybe Im old schooll also.

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Once it gets here I'll see if Julie has a test plan, and see what they do, right now it has 26p 4 blade bravos, guess I'll spend a day testing and takin tools for swaps:D, I would love to find something that would help all of us, with some speed and manuvering, docking would be a dream then:)

Was this with your new Mesa motors Bob? would that have had anything to do with the dial in?

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It was with the new motors. But I dont think the bow steering and stern lift I was expierencing had any thing to do with the new engines. I think it was the props. More testing will prove me right or wrong

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Put another hour and a half on it today. She ran great! I am so excited!

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Just before we got wet.

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mat we need more pics, dont get lazy on us.. did you get your 450 yet? stecz

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Yahhh... WHat the Ford dude said.

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Looks awesome Matt, what props did you wind up with? get us some more pics please. be careful, my pal stecz will be your friend if he thinks it may get him a deal:D

Anything new on the props otis?