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Old 10-14-2003 | 04:58 PM
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Months ago I hit "something" and REALLY screwed my 26 Bravo 1.I mean it looked like someone tried to open it like a can of spam.Being too big for a paper weight,I decided to toss it!Then I thought,I'm not a prop professional(like Darin & Sean),MAYBE I should send it to HOUSTON PROP so they can get a good laugh.This box arrived last week with a "new" labbed 26 in it!! Imagine my surprise!!! Called Darin to tell him he sent me someone else's prop.Happily,I was informed it was my "old"26.Long story short,72.8gps,5500rpm,great mid-range,sticky water,85 deg,95 humidity(tipical New Orleans)28'PowerQuest,stockHP500efi.I'm happy!! Prop screwed?call 1-281-580-7767
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Old 10-14-2003 | 05:33 PM
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Man, don't you love to hear these storys after all of the other bs you hear about.
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Old 10-14-2003 | 06:08 PM
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Awesome. Love to hear things like this. Way to go, Darin!
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Old 10-14-2003 | 09:52 PM
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good news , what was your old speed did you pick up any MPH?
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Old 10-15-2003 | 08:47 PM
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Darin has been following my prop/boat issue for a while and always gives me sound advice. When I sort out my engine problems and am ready for a real prop I will definately call Houston Prop!!

It is good to post about the good guys on OSO!!!
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Old 10-16-2003 | 11:31 AM
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H2Xmark,Didn't pick up any speed.Thats where the boat runs BUT thats great for a prop I was going to throw away!I did pick up after HOUSTON PROP labbed it the first time.I'm just amazed they were able to get it back!!!BOB
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Old 10-16-2003 | 12:50 PM
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Doesn't suprise me, Darin does awsome work.
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Old 10-18-2003 | 11:04 PM
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Thumbs up thumbs up to you all.

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Thanks You!
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Old 10-19-2003 | 12:26 PM
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bob how does the prop compare to my old brand-x prop
i'm running 85 on gps @ 5600 with 4 1/2 lbs of boost with a labbed 28 bravo 1 now.brand-x i ran 78 @ 5800 rpm's.
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Old 10-20-2003 | 09:23 AM
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Prowler,It's very interesting.My Houston prop leaves better and has a better top end.Both are 26?Houston prop 5500rpm,brand x 5200(give or take needle bounce)Both are very smooth,but obivious difference!Called brand x with serial # and found brand x had 300rpm decrease put in.SOOO,Brand x is "like" a 27.Now my 24 labbed (HOUSTON also)leaves like a rocket,my Houston 26 is my best over all,Brand x will pull 5500 with the new AFR heads,life is good!!!(Man,you gotta fast boat)BOB
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