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    Back for a Visit!

    Hello to those I recognize! bobVT, Texas Mark, aspeck etc.. I'm sure there are others from 19 yrs ago that are still here.. Just stopped by to say Hi and add a cent or 2 in the Prop forum. I need to stop in more often. A lot of time spent here as Mod2 in the day (11 years as Mod2), good times...
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    Back again..

    Hey all, some know me, some don't. I started a fish farm a couple of years ago-that was a big bite.. Still playing with props of course.. Just wanted to say Hi to those that I know, and hello to those new since I left. A couple of my prop designs were picked up and are in production now, for...
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    A Plug for Solas!

    I've been playing for years testing props for most-not all-of the major players in the propeller industry and the last several years I've began to see a pattern with 1 manufacturer and that is Solas. I've ran just about everything Solas builds and I don't feel they have received the credit they...
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    MARINE ENGINEERINGS #2

    I owe this to everyone that may even look at this site. DO NOT be stupid enough to buy from this outfit, as I was.. I wanted to believe it to be true, I even contacted BNI (bank Negara Indonesia) to confirm it's existence. I was smart enough to have a 4th party involved that these professional...
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    Blowing main eng. 20amp fuse??

    30hp Merc, Mod# 1A30412DD, S/N 1B049811 Fuse is fine at Idle but if power is applied (RPM going up) fuse blows before even getting on-plane. I'm TS'ing this long distance and am wondering if anyone may have an inkling as to whats going on here. Trying to help a youngster that's 1500 miles away...
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    Prop slip and drainage

    Hey my prop slip goes up drastically when I P over the stern??? why is that???:D
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    Props N Things!!

    Hey all, Haven't been adding much lately but ya'll know life gets in the way sometimes.. I've recently sold several outboards, sold some boats and bought a few I wanted. In all of this I still play with many different prop designs and on a recent issue of my own, I have been playing with a 19'...
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    Moderators

    Can a Mod that knows who I am send me a PM please. Thanks!
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    Any Folks here I know?

    Been on a 5 year vacation from any activities other than work..Got a chance to get back and check in and see if any of the old school group was still around..
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    New Props...

    If you folks are "on the fence" about a new prop, The gang at iboats has put together quite a sale with some large discounts... I can't belive the price on some of these props...I think I'm even going to take advantage of some of these deals. As you all know, you can NEVER have too many props!:D
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    Outdrive upper rebuild Volvo Duo

    Hey folks! Got a friend with a Volvo 434 DPCD, 1.9:1, S/N 872877 with the need to rebuild the upper section of the outdrive. He was told in K.C. MO. that it would be around 10k to rebuild this-just the upper-I find this a bit hard to swallow and told him I would ask some of the folks on here...
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    Solas Amita3

    Just wanted to drop a note That I have been running some aluminum Props in newer designs and I've got 1 that stands out that I want to give a heads-up on. Most of ya that know me are used to seeing SS props being tested but so many new designs are showing up in alum., I had to try a few. The...
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    Ficht Exploded (In person)!!

    2003 Ficht 200 HO. Launched at blast-off in tourney on Sat...got stuck in a group of other competitors that were running a bit slower than we would normally depart the 3 mile long cove. at about 4800-5000 I thought I heard a squeal..I noticed my partner had turned around to look too. when we...
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    JohnRude Gurus-electrical

    Hey guys, got a '95 115 that had bad tach signal and eratic voltmeter readings well above 16 volts...this (thinking I'm so darn smart) led me to the reg/rect. which I changed out. Had some hard start issues so I done a thorough carb job w/kits. Had weak water pressure so I put a pump in too...
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    Earth to Dhadley....are you out there??

    Hey DH, you around?? 60 deg temps got you stuck to the fireplace??
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    Looking for a prop guru....

    Hey all, thought I'd drop a note and say Hi! Back in-touch and hope to be a part of discussions again. :) Kenny
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    Looking for info on SW MO. fishing

    Anyone spend much time with-in an hour or so of Neosho MO.???? Looks like I'm about 15-18mi from OK, and about 20mi from AR. Moving there and need some help finding some places to go. Mo. site is about as clear as mud on this issue. Of course my first choice is walleye, but I chase smallies...
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    Merc 850

    Does a guy NOT pull this engine into reverse when dropping the L.U. for W.P. replacement?????? Never touched the shift stub....changed pump out and reinstalled, turned prop-shaft slightly to re-align to powerhead and the darn thing is in FWD gear with shifter in N... Need some help here boys/Men.
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    Solas Rubex series

    Just wanted to drop a note to all who may be interested... I Tested a new Solas Rubex 3-blade and was VERY impressed with the over-all performance of this aluminum prop-one of the best I have ran, in fact. I love the replaceable "Rubex" hub...no knock at all where I have knock with flo-torqII...
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    R/C Aircraft fanatics...

    I didn't realize how many R/C'rs we had here...That's great! What Do you guys/gals fly?..... sport, pattern, sport aero, unlimited aero, 3-D, Choppers...., gas, glow? List your birds...sounds like there are enough of us maybe we could learn some new contact people for help...even if it is a Boat...
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