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Questions • Sterndrive
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Can
one propeller give top speed plus lots of power? |
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You suggest a 13" diameter x 14" pitch for my boat. Wouldn't
a smaller diameter with more pitch do the same? |
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Will a prop change correct a disturbingly large wake? |
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I run on mile-high western lakes. Should I adjust prop size accordingly? |
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I have a right hand prop but need a left hand. Can it be changed? |
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How much can you change prop pitch? |
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What are true pitch, variable pitch and controllable pitch propellers? |
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Should I get my propeller dynamically balanced? |
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What is electrolysis, its cause, correction? |
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Do I use the same size wheel if I convert to a cupped-edge propeller? |
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What benefits does a cupped-edge wheel offer? |
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How close to the bottom of the boat can blade tips run and what is
the required aperture clearance? |
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Should I use 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-blade propellers? |
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What are normal slip percentages for various craft? |
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Should I use heat to install or remove my prop? |
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Can I put an inboard engine in my outboard hull? |
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My outfit doesn't have the speed I expect, though I've tried several
types of prop. Why? |
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Will a reduction gear give me more power? |
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Why do hulls of the same length, beam, weight and power vary so in
performance? |
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Can I get more than "X" miles per gallon of gas? |
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A prop larger than I can swing is indicated for my boat, engine, and
gear. Should I use as large diameter as I can and add pitch to hold
motor rpm down? |
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Won't a step-up gear increase my speed? |
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How can I tell if I need a left or right hand prop? |
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