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    Propeller reccomendations for 1988' 268DA Sundancer 7.4L alpha outdrive.

    going to buy 1 of those and compare to 17p whatever i like the least will be my spare
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    Propeller reccomendations for 1988' 268DA Sundancer 7.4L alpha outdrive.

    I have a 250DA with 5.7 l I went to a 15x17 prop, it raised my rpm up to 4200 and 33 WOT on calm day 30-31 in heavy chop. Was running 19p and only got 26-27 @3800rpm
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    Leak from Transom plate

    Have leak in same spot, rebuilt outdrive and new boots and gimbal. Mechanic said looks like main boot may have hole. I have found by turning steering wheel one way or another stops it. He said should be good till I pull out for winter but need to replace all the boots before next season, theres...
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    Prop Pitch on 86 250 DA Sundancer

    Thanks Im definately gonna do more trials before i commit to buy. Getting tabs looked at this weekend, very slow to respond, and then try on calm day. My loads are usually light plus wife doesn't like speed, but I do like to back off and get 4 brls closed 19p was just sucking fuel. The big raft...
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    Prop Pitch on 86 250 DA Sundancer

    Went and saw a prop shop today. They agreed 15p probally to small and suggested 17p, said if I didnt like it bring it back and they will exchange. Took for sea trial in very choppy water, WOT was 4200 and 31mph. Thinking of trying 15p prop which Im thinking will give me 4600 rpm and 36 mph...
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    Prop Pitch on 86 250 DA Sundancer

    I recently purchased a 86 250 DA Sundancer 5.7 260hp. Boat has a 15 x 19 prop. Boat planes out fast but at WOT im only getting 3800 rpm and 26-27 mph. I know searay say 15 pitch prop but that seems way to low to plane out espeacially in the shallow water I pull out of and into. I was thinking a...
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    Lake St. Clair for the week of the 4th of July

    Algonac has the best fireworks for the smaller towns and only about 35 minute cruise back to macraes, or if on shore 2 hours LOL. St Clair use to be pretty good but Algonac steals the show and you are right there!!
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    Anchor Pulpit

    I like that!! Looks really good, thinking of maybe copying your plan, thanks for pics and other exact mods would be appreciated
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