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Old 07-06-2005 | 01:11 PM
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I have a powerquest 230 with a new merc 6.2 320hp. Currently there is a 17p 3 blade, im making 5000 rpm and have a top speed just short of 50mph. I would like better plain off and A little more top end. What should i try?
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Old 07-06-2005 | 04:09 PM
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What make of propeller are you running?
What drive and gear ratio do you have?
What year is your hull?
Is your speed GPS?

With a little info we can try to get you dialed in.

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Old 07-06-2005 | 04:23 PM
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Ok Sorry here is more info.
89 hull
speed gps
bravo one drive
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Old 07-06-2005 | 05:07 PM
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What gear ratio?

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