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Unread 07-20-2011, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Joker2 View Post
I checked all the cylinders pulling the wires one at a time didn't really notice the Tach move, but I did hear a drop in the engine with each one. Also on the lower Starboard plug there was a little build up of black. This happened once before when I was running double oil on break in, just thought it was the extra oil fouling the plug, should I be conceerned?
Joker, these are deep V hulls, which means there is a lot of planing surface on the water which means resistance...IMO they need a large diameter prop to get all the push against that resistance...I used a 15 1/4" x 17 for that reason and was completely satisfied that my motor was getting all the prefomance possible on that hull...The only reason I didn't use a 15 1/2" diameter was that it was a little too heavy and caused a rattle in the lower unit, but your motor should handle it...you didn't mention SS or alum...use SS for best performance...hope this helps you find the right prop...sometimes it's not easy...
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