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Old 04-15-2010 | 01:24 AM
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I was going to try to spin them in this week.I got a set of 16.5x28 3 blades from a friend of mine. I was going to try them too. I would think that more diameter would also help with the bowlift. I don't know the ratio. I think 1.5.Where on the drive would it say that.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_jTVrntLDM Here is a video of it at idle.
Spin them in and use the same prop that you used before, cause otherwise you won't know if the change helped you or not. Then start playing with different props. See if you can get your hands on a set of 4 blades, maybe about 26-27 pitch.
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Old 05-09-2010 | 06:31 PM
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Here is a couple of pic's. I pulled the motore and painted them up. took off the circulating pumps and did cross over kits. Know i have to paint the bilge and the drives and then i am done for now.
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Old 06-02-2010 | 07:05 PM
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Well i had to replace the transom. And redid two stringers. I hate glass work what a pain in the balls.Here are some pic,s going to paint it this week.
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Old 06-02-2010 | 07:07 PM
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A Few More
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Old 06-02-2010 | 07:11 PM
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why not a few more.
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Old 06-02-2010 | 08:48 PM
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Looks great!!
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Old 06-16-2010 | 09:56 PM
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Got it done going to run it on friday. afew more pics
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Old 06-22-2010 | 02:06 AM
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Looks great. You do some nice work. Hope it runs well for you.
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Old 06-22-2010 | 08:20 AM
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Got it done going to run it on friday. afew more pics
So, how did it run?
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Old 06-22-2010 | 08:24 AM
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Looks great. You do some nice work. Hope it runs well for you.
Robert sure does some nice work.
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And glad he is still with us since he had an exciting boat ride yesterday!
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