Drilling venting props does it work on I/O's

Steve135

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Thats it the question is can this be done on an I/O to improve the hole shot?<br />steve
 

marinemech1

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Re: Drilling venting props does it work on I/O's

i've never tried it on sterndrive but it should work<br />what it does is creates exhaust bubbles on the back side of blades allowing prop to turn freer<br />note: must be through hub exaust<br />too large of a hole will just make prop ventilate and holes will have to be plugged
 

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Re: Drilling venting props does it work on I/O's

Yes, it works well on sterndrives too, just be careful of hole-size.....assuming you have the proper paperwork showing you where the holes are to be located, start at 1/8" and test.
 

Steve135

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Re: Drilling venting props does it work on I/O's

Hi yes I have reviewed several post of the last couple of years. I have a buddy that has problems with a 27 ft Searay single engine. Has tryed several props and still has the hole shot problem. I just sugjested it to him and never thought of the I/O thing.<br />steve
 

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Re: Drilling venting props does it work on I/O's

As long as it's thru-hub exhaust, it works the same as it would on an outboard.
 
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