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Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna
the guy gave me a brand spankin' new aluminum prop with the sale. i'm 100% sure it's not optimal for the application. fact is all my numbers would improve with the right stainless prop. the other fact is with all the nickel and diming this thing has done, the boss would have my balls if i were to even think about another $400 to $500 for a new prop. maybe eventually i'll find a decent used one, but for now... my numbers, gas economy and speed will suffer.
i just keep telling myself i'm back where i belong. who gives a crap how fast i get there?!?
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ok, lets get back to basics. What size prop do you have on her now (dia/pitch) and what does your engine turn at WOT?
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