Offshoreonly.com - Search Results
Offshoreonly.com

Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
Search: Posts Made By: Tim Bostic
Showing results 1 to 21 of 21
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: General Q & A
09-17-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,172
Posted By Tim Bostic

We've had a very difficult year of...

We've had a very difficult year of rebuilding...... I've been trying to update molds & fixtures and at the same time handle a huge amount of repairs & "mod" jobs. We've been behind with props the...
Forum: General Q & A
09-15-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,172
Posted By Tim Bostic

Yep..... need better tape.... DUCK Tape should do...

Yep..... need better tape.... DUCK Tape should do it!!!
Other than that, looks good to me!

Tim Bostic
Forum: Prop Talk
08-23-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,812
Posted By Tim Bostic

Yes, I agree about multiple testing. Our...

Yes, I agree about multiple testing.

Our actual test was done to determine whether polishing a prop increased performance & we determined it didn't help much at all, but decided that the "bling"...
Forum: Prop Talk
08-23-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,096
Posted By Tim Bostic

Yeah, What he said!!! Definitely sounds...

Yeah, What he said!!!
Definitely sounds overpitched to me.... slow holeshot & low rpm on top end.
I think the 21 Mirage is good advise.

Thanks,
Tim Bostic
Hoss Marine Props
Forum: Prop Talk
08-23-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,812
Posted By Tim Bostic

Mr. Anderson, Sorry to get your feather's...

Mr. Anderson, Sorry to get your feather's ruffled.
I'm not trying to start an argument here..... just stating what our testing showed yrs. ago.
If someone (Mercury or you for that matter) tested it...
Forum: Prop Talk
08-21-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,812
Posted By Tim Bostic

I agree with Brett about the customer "bling"...

I agree with Brett about the customer "bling" factor......
Most customers want a good looking prop when they get finished spending a few $$$'s.
Highly polished props do not corrode as badly as...
Forum: Prop Talk
07-10-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,838
Posted By Tim Bostic

No.... Really..... I think it's cool !!!!! 5...

No.... Really..... I think it's cool !!!!!

5 minutes of running but you end up 11 miles away !!!!!!

........ COOL !!!!!!!

Tim Bostic
Hoss Marine Props
Forum: Prop Talk
07-09-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,838
Posted By Tim Bostic

Sounds like you got the right set of props for...

Sounds like you got the right set of props for your application.
11 miles @ 130 mph..... 5 minutes of running...... WOW !!!!! That's Cool !!!!

Tim Bostic
Hoss Marine Props
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-01-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,997
Posted By Tim Bostic

Great looking pics..... keep them coming.........

Great looking pics..... keep them coming...... very interesting !

Tim Bostic,
Hoss Marine Props
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-01-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By Tim Bostic

+2 .... I like it too !

+2 .... I like it too !
Forum: Prop Talk
06-22-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By Tim Bostic

Here's the formula that I use: RPM/gear...

Here's the formula that I use:

RPM/gear ratio * pitch / 1056 = Theoretical Speed
Actual Speed / Theoretical Speed = Slip

So using your info:
5800/1.5 = 3,866.66 prop rpm
3,866.66 * 31 =...
Forum: Prop Talk
06-20-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By Tim Bostic

ANSWER: NO, we can't finish this? :cartman: ...

ANSWER: NO, we can't finish this? :cartman:

We give up..... what's the answer?

Thanks, Tim Bostic
Hoss Marine Props
Forum: Prop Talk
06-13-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,838
Posted By Tim Bostic

That pic pretty much says it all. :cartman: If...

That pic pretty much says it all. :cartman:
If they break that quickly, stress is a HUGE problem.
I think forged is the way to go or you'll have to drop the drives. Even after dropping the drives,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-07-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,997
Posted By Tim Bostic

Very Cool Design...... Subscribed to Thread.... ...

Very Cool Design...... Subscribed to Thread....
Can't wait for the updates....
Thanks,
Tim Bostic
Hoss Marine Props
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-07-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,868
Posted By Tim Bostic

Wow.... What a truly beautiful "ship"!!!!! ...

Wow.... What a truly beautiful "ship"!!!!!

Tim Bostic
Hoss Marine Props
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-28-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,449
Posted By Tim Bostic

This thread is very interesting & look forward to...

This thread is very interesting & look forward to more posts....... especially the pics!!!
Sound to me like WCM knows what they're doing.
Would love to see them post a few pics of the drives they...
Forum: Prop Talk
03-28-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,068
Posted By Tim Bostic

I never received the material? Did you get...

I never received the material?
Did you get fixed up or do you still need some help?
Thanks,
Tim Bostic
hossprops.com
Forum: Prop Talk
03-03-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,068
Posted By Tim Bostic

If you wanted to send me a small chunk of...

If you wanted to send me a small chunk of material, I can bore it to size & cut the splines in it for you. Then you could weld or attach whatever you wanted to make it into any wrench?
Thanks, Tim...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
02-20-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 50,324
Posted By Tim Bostic

Hey Bill, Love the video.... It is very...

Hey Bill,
Love the video.... It is very interesting to see that view of the drive, prop, and water.
I'll be designing a newer version of our Hyperdrive Offshore prop later this Spring for the #6...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-05-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,114
Posted By Tim Bostic

Over the years, I would go down to the shop to...

Over the years, I would go down to the shop to help dad a little when he would get behind on production and then I decided to start working on my own shop near my home. As dad got older and closer...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-05-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,114
Posted By Tim Bostic

Passing of Dave "Hoss" Bostic

Here is a copy of a message I posted in another forum.
I have split it up & will finish the article as a reply to this message.

Passing of Dave (Hoss) Bostic

It is with great sadness that I...
Showing results 1 to 21 of 21


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.