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    Harley 42'

    Now if I could only convince Sharper to come over to my side of FL and help fix my glassing challenges. ;-)
    Post by: Swamplizard, Aug 28, 2024 in forum: Powerboats
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    Harley 42'

    been running a pair of 3 blade high rake rollas - they are doing well but am waiting for a tune up this week as one of the "hubs" wont let the...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Aug 28, 2024 in forum: Powerboats
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    Harley 42'

    yup - still here. My 88 harley is now powered with Merc 496HOs that are EFI. Still messing with props but getting close. Now I have to start...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Aug 21, 2024 in forum: Powerboats
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    20MPG in a boat - Wow! Pretty happy with props I am testing as my daily runners. The 16,000 lb 42 footer acts like a 30 footer with them - gets on...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Apr 11, 2024 in forum: Boat Design
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    Thanks CDog - getting there. Replacing Trim Pump today which will make big difference I think in terms of finding best economy cruise speed and...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Apr 9, 2024 in forum: Boat Design
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    Took a few 10 mile runs on snotty seas this weekend (3-4 footers) - got 30mph nice cruise at 3900-4000 rpm at 17.5gph per motor (.857...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Apr 8, 2024 in forum: Boat Design
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    I can run on one motor but only have power steering on one motor at the moment. I have pump on each but only have one hooked up....could look into...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Apr 4, 2024 in forum: Boat Design
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    3.1/motor so 6.2gph or 1 mile/gal
    Post by: Swamplizard, Apr 1, 2024 in forum: Boat Design
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    picked up some high rake 16.5x17 3 blade rolla props. Boat now gets on plane easily, can cruise at 3800 at 24mph (one adult, 200g fuel, light...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Mar 29, 2024 in forum: Boat Design
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    Appreciate the inputs. Because the surface drives can be lowered and are about 3 feet long, the props can run in fairly clean water behind the...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Mar 28, 2024 in forum: Boat Design
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    Will do some trial and error soon - have a set of 16x26 3 blade clevers. Boat wont plan with them but interested to see what it does to 800, 1000,...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Mar 27, 2024 in forum: Boat Design
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    Prop Shaft Adaptor: 19 spline to Keyed?

    appreciate the suggestions.
    Post by: Swamplizard, Mar 19, 2024 in forum: Props
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    Prop Shaft Adaptor: 19 spline to Keyed?

    Vessel has Arneson ASD8 surface drives. Shafts are 19-spline 1.25 inch. The availability of props in the size range I need with 19-splines are few...
    Post by: Swamplizard, Mar 18, 2024 in forum: Props
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    Thanks Guys
    Post by: Swamplizard, Mar 17, 2024 in forum: Boat Design
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    Not a Design but a Use Case change: Prop changes as needed?

    800 rpm = 5.29 slack tide on ICWW 1000rpm = 7.00 mph 3.2gph per motor 2000rpm =9.01mph Does this help with analysis?
    Post by: Swamplizard, Mar 15, 2024 in forum: Boat Design