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Old 08-06-2008 | 01:04 PM
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A buddy of mine just picked up a little 21 Sea Ray with a 305 and alpha drive, Are those props any good or are they junk. I have never seen one in person.
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Old 08-06-2008 | 03:37 PM
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Junk from what I have read.
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Old 08-06-2008 | 05:39 PM
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If its a land and sea shiftable, just get rid of it. Seen a few of those busted by light weight ski boats.
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Old 08-06-2008 | 05:49 PM
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He just has a old prop on it now needs a new one and asked me about the Switch Pitch. If you happen too know what the best prop for a 21 Searay with a 305 and a alpha drive let me know.
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Had the Land and Sea one on my 22' Pachanga. When it worked, it worked great, which was about 1/2 the time.
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Old 08-08-2008 | 12:26 PM
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If ya'all need parts for them land & sea ones these ole boys got parts for em.

http://www.torqueshift.aeromarine.com/
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Old 08-10-2008 | 09:47 PM
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Tried one on a 20ft Baja years ago. When it worked it was kind of cool, but like US1 said it only worked about 1/2 the time ,or less. I got rid of it.
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I'd email the resident Alpha expert and ask him- I'm sure he could make a recomendation that would get the Searay into Triple Digit speeds. Hmmmm now what was his name....
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No thanks I would rather smash my thumb with a hammer.
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So little time so many smart alecs...

Seriously try calling BBlades or Throttle-Up for a reccomendations. They should be able to point you in the right direction without smashing anything.. Will probably be a commonly available prop if you don't find one reasonable on the swapshop you can try craigslist..

good luck with it,
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