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Old 11-03-2014, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CajunChristian View Post
It does no good to prop your boat empty then to load it down as you describe. When I run boats to test props, I either get another guy to ride in the boat or I fill a 120 quart cooler with water and strap it down in the boat to simulate my hunting load.
The data an expert needs is:
Speed
RPM at WOT
Pitch
Blade design
Optimum RPM that your outboard makes the most horsepower and torque.
You can settle for whatever or you can do it correctly and get the most from your rig.
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^^^^^^
EXACTLY this...nothing else.
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