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Recent content by firxkp

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    Looking for propping advice

    Gear ratio is 1.5 based on label stamping on outdrive port side.
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    Looking for propping advice

    My gratitude for all the advice. Hope to have new injectors installed this week, follow up with mechanic on leak down test results and determine if a head gasket may be called for. Staying with current prop for time being, considering pitch advice all around. Have trim tabs and have always...
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    Looking for propping advice

    When considering the Bravo, do we stay with the 14.75 diameter or does the change down to 23 in pitch require change in diameter ?
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    Looking for propping advice

    Thank you again. I will continue research and follow up as we progress.
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    Looking for propping advice

    Thank everyone for the great information. I can tell it comes from a wealth of knowledge and experience. The mechanic is predisposed with a family member in hospice for cancer and as you would do, I will not bother him until a better time. However once available I will have several questions...
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    Looking for propping advice

    Thank you for the reply Glenn. Steve Kotraba here. Purchased the Checkmate out of an estate. Owner has passed away and wife had a broker with no knowledge of its history handling sale. Wife could not speak to maintenance history. Boat is currently in harbor shop having what turned out to be...
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    Looking for propping advice

    Hello Steve here. Member for a while however never posted. Looking for help and advice. Old time boater, new to my 1995 Checkmate 253 Convincor with 454, Bravo. Love the boat. Made some mechanical repairs and runs great. Not experienced in propeller sizing. Boat does not get up on plane without...
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