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Old 12-31-2008, 03:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Last year my boat would push me and my buddy about 24-25 on a dry load. Now it aint even close. With a load it is much slower and in the turns it is much slower than it used to be. I measured the prop and it is a little shy of 10 3/4 inches from end to end, and is very dull. I assume the prop is worn but i dont know. What do you all think is the slow in speed?
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Assuming you have the big blade prop on a 35 your prop is worn out. It was originally 12 1/4 inches diamter. Get a new one and you will be fine again.
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new prop needed.
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you most probably need a prop
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Old 12-31-2008, 03:26 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Put a new prop on my boat a couple of weeks ago..... Today I was running 26.5 to 27.0 mph down wind in my barge.......

My old prop would run 24.0 to 25.0 mph in the same conditions.
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Coot needs to change his name to "Prop Eater"
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Coot needs to change his name to "Prop Eater"
Kind of like changing your tires on your truck every 45,000 miles, I have to change my prop every 50 hours (which is one season for me).
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