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Prop questions
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Upgrade the prop not phase lol
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Generally 4 blade props give you a better hole shot and more stern lift which helps you get up in shallow water but they will cut a little off your top end.
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If its propped right you wont need a whale tail. Call the prop shop in Lafayette and talk to em about it. I have gotten a prop repitched for about $100 before over there
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Never had a whale tail on any of my boats. If it's set up right you shouldn't need that bandaid..
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Thanks guys I looked it over. I have a a three blade power tech on there now. I have been reading and found they are good shallow water props. I have jackplate on order. Once I get it on I will get somebody qualified to help me set it and possibly adjust the pitch.
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That power tech will never perform like the Yamaha prop.
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It's never gonna run worth a dang. Ill do you a favor and give you $1,500 for the whole rig.
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I agree, scrap prices are a little higher over in my area. I can give you $1,700. PM me if interested. Seriously, after you get your motor set you going to need a tachometer and take a few readings down to know what the best would be for you. |
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Ha damn y'all getting that good of price on aluminum?
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And that Yamaha from what I hear is a lighter gauge steal. They'll spin faster but don't hold up as well.
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From what I hear, that is correct. The powertech scb3 is a fast prop and has good stern lift. Ran one on my previous setup and was really happy with it.
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$40 a lb here. Who built your hull? |
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Ask CajunChristian if he's ever had a problem with a Yamaha prop not holding up. I'm just trying to help you. I have a powertech prop that I can't get rid of. It's brand new and is a heavy hunk of junk.
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Thanks, I'll check into them some more. I've been reading everything I can get my hands on. I'm trying to make this thing run as shallow as possible. With out having to do any major modifications like building a tunnel.
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Damn we only getting $.40 here lol
I'm not sure who built it. I bought it off - guy from Baton Rouge. It's a solid lil boat though. |
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That thing have a tunnel? If not it looks like your motor could be mounted too high, cavitation plate should be even with the transom
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Nope, It might be a lil high now. I have the jack plate on the way though. Once I get it backs off the transom some they say that wont be a problem
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Not at all, rule of thumb is every 1" you go back, you can go up 1/2". So on a 6" jack plate you're cavitation plate can be 3" above the bottom of you're transom. Of course this is just a rule of thumb, everybody runs there's different depending on their hull, you can make adjustment on you're jack plate till you find you're sweet spot.
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That's exactly what Dana a Cajun high jacker said Adrian hopefully they have the plate built by next week.
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