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Old 09-27-2020 | 07:53 PM
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I have an 08 33 fountain lightning with 496ho's , 1.65:1 ratio and maximus 32x15 5/8, My performance sheet says it came with 33 maximus ran 84 and turned 5050 rpm. I find this hard to believe since with the 32 props on there i have not turned more than 4650 rpm. and run 79mph, both engines are turning same rpm. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 09-28-2020 | 07:41 AM
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That's because the performance report was based on the magic waters of the Pamlico River! ;-)

Fountain may have labbed the original props, as well. Call BBlades and tell Brett what your seeing - he can get you a few more RPMs with labbing.

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I have an 08 33 fountain lightning with 496ho's , 1.65:1 ratio and maximus 32x15 5/8, My performance sheet says it came with 33 maximus ran 84 and turned 5050 rpm. I find this hard to believe since with the 32 props on there i have not turned more than 4650 rpm. and run 79mph, both engines are turning same rpm. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 09-28-2020 | 08:04 AM
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1.65:1 ratio and maximus 32x15 5/8, 32 props on there i have not turned more than 4650 rpm. and run 79mph.
Only 7,7% slip?
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Old 09-28-2020 | 08:45 AM
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is that good or bad?
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i think i have the original props
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Old 09-28-2020 | 04:04 PM
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Well, if current props are 32's, and you have the original 33's - then put the 33's back on and report back.

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Old 09-28-2020 | 06:56 PM
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i think the originals are 32's even though th sheet says it had 33's. 33's would turn even less rpm
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