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Recent content by woodwalker

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    Plane problems

    21p 3 blade aluminum didn't work either. The boat planed out alot faster but as soon as I trimmed up the revs shot up into the mid 5000's. I could only run about 52mph. I'm borrowing a 23p 4 blade stainless. I think this will give me quick rpm's to plane out quicker and give me back the top end...
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    Plane problems

    I tried the 19p 3 blade today. The revs were off the tach. Trying 21p 3 blade tomorrow. If this doesn't work may consider 23p, 4 blade, non chopper.
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    Plane problems

    Thanks for the input. My buddy gave me a 3 blade 19p to try this weekend. I'll post results on saturday. Whats the advantage of a 4 blade?
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    Plane problems

    I have a 1988 starfire with a 4.3 merc. The boat will do 62 mph with a 23p chopper blade. The problem is when I get more than 3 people in the boat it digs a big hole in the water and will not plane out. If I change the prop to a 19p will it eliminate the problem? I don't care if it slows the...
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