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  1. Thread: Prop talk

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    So what I'm reading is that high rake lifts the...

    So what I'm reading is that high rake lifts the bow. If trim is used on the motor to trim up or down is rake really something to consider when selecting a prop? Would a cleaver prop be classed as...
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    There is no "I told you so" thing going on, just...

    There is no "I told you so" thing going on, just discussion. In this case, as well as many others, you need special fuel for a special application, the same as the man next door with the SS 396. He...
  3. Thread: Prop talk

    by A Mosny
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    Prop talk

    With propellers there is to consider diameter and pitch but the term "RAKE" is somewhat of an unknown to me. Any discussion available on rake when associated with propellers? What is it, other than...
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    My days with outboard racing and repair lasted...

    My days with outboard racing and repair lasted from 1975 thru 1985 and during that period I cleaned and de-gummed many carbs and fuel systems from 6 hp all the way to 35' off shore boats. Sitting...
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    Business is good!! I'll be getting back to you...

    Business is good!! I'll be getting back to you on one or two and be asking some questions so hope you will pass on some of your knowledge. Do you know of any computer programs to input equipment...
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    Well....speed cost money....how fast you wanta...

    Well....speed cost money....how fast you wanta go, is the phrase I always have heard. The larger boats are OK for the middle of the lake but the river gets busy on the weekends and I know of two...
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    Are you the same prop19 on e-bay where I'm...

    Are you the same prop19 on e-bay where I'm shopping for a prop?
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    I'll see you this summer and most likely will be...

    I'll see you this summer and most likely will be in the tailrace on Sunday. Many friends in Bonneau and Overton. I'm sure you know of the Red Neck Yot Club over by Coon Island.
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    Sumter.....you hang out around the I-95 area of...

    Sumter.....you hang out around the I-95 area of the lake. There is a cove on the south side that seems to be a "party" area during the summer. Careful after dark though...stumps-o-plenty.
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    Gentlemen, on another thought, have you any...

    Gentlemen, on another thought, have you any experience with hydraulic steering systems and speed boats?
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    I'll post some when I get the boat in better...

    I'll post some when I get the boat in better shape. The floor was removed for a new fuel tank instillation, weight distribution an to remove some excess weight and inspect the strength so I would...
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    Chairman this seems to be the set up to start...

    Chairman this seems to be the set up to start with. Transom has already been raised to support a long shaft which will put the shaft even with the bottom according to my tape measure. I'm sure...
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    15' Panther. Narrow boat with shallow V.

    15' Panther. Narrow boat with shallow V.
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    The "try something then try something else" is...

    The "try something then try something else" is the same way we did it back in the 70's. On occasion was expensive when the idea crashed and burned and my buddies ragged me for weeks. From 1.5"...
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    Engine height for V bottom

    Many years ago I set up a small tunnel hull with a 75 hp Johnson and the rule of thumb was to raise the prop shaft 1" above the bottom of the boat. This worked well and I won a few races. I'm now...
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    Sticky: Danny, check your messages. Old friend from...

    Danny, check your messages. Old friend from Jenks Outboard
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