Polished vs Wet Sanded Props

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03-17-2008 | 08:52 AM

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kennyo

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Originally Posted by CigDaze

Satin will be just a touch faster, but not by much.

I did some testing back years ago with a now-defunct (long story) prop shop, Houston Propellers.

For what it's worth, see here:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=49210

I had a good 30p B1 turned into a 28 down there.... Not what I wanted!

03-17-2008 | 09:07 AM

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CigDaze

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Originally Posted by kennyo

I had a good 30p B1 turned into a 28 down there.... Not what I wanted!

You're one of many...you really can't fvck up satin-finishing, so I can't complain, but I think that guy ruined more props and fvcked more people than even Fred.

03-17-2008 | 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by pshannon

Also anyone have any pics of a "satin" prop so I know what it should look like when i'm done..Thanks

Here you go.

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03-17-2008 | 07:57 PM

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07-25-2008 | 12:17 PM

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Strip Poker 388

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Originally Posted by pshannon

Also anyone have any pics of a "satin" prop so I know what it should look like when i'm done..Thanks

kinda looks like a brushed finish.its for sale also

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07-25-2008 | 12:35 PM

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on your boat it won't make any real difference. you may as well polish them for the bling factor

07-25-2008 | 01:08 PM

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Ck this one out

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07-25-2008 | 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by burtandnancy

The best pair of props I ever had were ruined when I sent them to a prop shop for a touch up and they returned them polished. Lost about 5 mph and gained rpm's.

That sounds like you may have lost some diameter...it certainly wasn't from the polishing.

Julie