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Albie season ended, so played a little with the new prop. With about 35gallons of fuel and just my 180#, I had 30 Kts on smooth water. I continue to think it is a little over propped; only had about 5600 rpm at wot. I only had it wot for maybe 10 secs as I am a bit skittish since I had a driveshaft break earlier this year (old prop). I replaced the lower unit but there is a bushing in the midsection that bought the farm.
Next season I may try a 14 x 18 4-blade.
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