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Old 08-21-2013 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TriPaC87
Just heard from Tyson. Broken prop running 41 mph and boat is shaking. No spare props.
Damn, this one is going to be a nail biter...
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Old 08-21-2013 | 07:46 PM
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Hate to hear that!
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Old 08-21-2013 | 07:52 PM
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Wow! C'mon guys!!!
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Old 08-21-2013 | 07:53 PM
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Blasted prop blades!
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Old 08-21-2013 | 07:58 PM
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Back on track to beat the record WITH 2 prop changes is just insane. Good luck guys. The last one was like out of a movie. You could see them moving around the cockpit with the full moon perfectly in frame. Glad it is a full moon and calm.
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Old 08-21-2013 | 07:58 PM
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how many props have they used??
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Old 08-21-2013 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by phragle
how many props have they used??
That was the 2nd prop change.

I wonder why the props aren't holding up??? Who built them and for what application???
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Old 08-21-2013 | 08:15 PM
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Boat is still shaking might of hit something on the last prop? MAYBE?
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Old 08-21-2013 | 08:24 PM
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Still on track?
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Old 08-21-2013 | 08:25 PM
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Got my fingers crossed she holds together, Good Luck and bring it Home!!!
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