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I have a 31' 1983 Seahawk (Sim. to a Scarab of that time) it has 2-525 hp Pfaff motors w/ Arneson drives 1.32 gear ratio.
I have two sets of props 23 x 16* that go's 68 @ 5600 RPM & 27 x 17* that go's 65 @ 4800, both are 3 blade cleavers. With the 27 x 17* the boat wants to lean to the side a little and feels loose / unstable when turning at a lower speed. It seems that the boat should go faster and handle better. What could I do to one of these props to achieve something like 71 MPH @ 5200 with better handling.
I have two sets of props 23 x 16* that go's 68 @ 5600 RPM & 27 x 17* that go's 65 @ 4800, both are 3 blade cleavers. With the 27 x 17* the boat wants to lean to the side a little and feels loose / unstable when turning at a lower speed. It seems that the boat should go faster and handle better. What could I do to one of these props to achieve something like 71 MPH @ 5200 with better handling.
Last edited by seahawk; 04-20-2005 at 08:16 PM.
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I'm assuming the props with the listing problem are 17" diameter and 27 pitch? The boat doesn't want the 17" diameter. Who made the props? I have some ideas. Call us so we can discuss it further.
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Can you tell me what is engraved in the 17" hub. We most likely can rework these to get the rpm you need and improve the handling and top speed.
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After looking at the picture again they look to have been worked on before but are still in box stock condition. Hard to tell from a picture.
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I see some stamping on the hub. Does it only say
17x27
or are there other letters and numbers?
We should talk more. Call us if you have a chance.
17x27
or are there other letters and numbers?
We should talk more. Call us if you have a chance.
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Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
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Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
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No that's too much.
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