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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 20810
City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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| Edward J wrote: | | Roger i think your correct most of my improvement was from lowering the motors. There is a improvement in ride and much better self bailing with batteries moved up. My WOT speed now is around 33 mph with 5200 rpm's, still low but better then before. What prop's are you using? Thanks Ed |
That suggests you are still over prop’ed. What is the current prop? Blades? Cup & pitch?
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Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
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Edward J
Joined: 26 Sep 2020
Posts: 11
City/Region: Poulsbo
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
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| Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:22 am Post subject: |
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| Hi Bob, my props are 3 blade aluminum 14.8x17. Ed |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004
Posts: 5922
City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Meant to be
Photos: SeaDNA
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| Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Edward J wrote: | | Roger i think your correct most of my improvement was from lowering the motors. There is a improvement in ride and much better self bailing with batteries moved up. My WOT speed now is around 33 mph with 5200 rpm's, still low but better then before. What prop's are you using? Thanks Ed |
I'll have to check next time I'm at the boat. They are the stainless steel props that the prior owner put on the boat and I've never had a reason to change them so I haven't paid much attention to the specs.
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