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Old 01-02-2006, 08:01 PM   #1
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Whats the ideal height to run a chopper prop?, my shaft is about 2" below keel at the moment, could i run this type of prop without a lifter?

24" pitch
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Old 01-02-2006, 08:58 PM   #2
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cant see why not, prob handle ok on your wide boaty cus i find choppers have a tendancy to try and turn you over when you back off. test it with the motor higher too

i'd stick with what you know for the weekend though
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Old 01-02-2006, 09:03 PM   #3
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Nah bollix, stick it on.
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Old 01-02-2006, 09:05 PM   #4
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That's better
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Nah bollix, stick it on.
im gonna test it friday mornin,
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You should change yer profile to "Desperate to win at all costs"
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at least you have a drysuit so it will only be your face and hands that get wet
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at least you have a drysuit so it will only be your face and hands that get wet

i got neoprene gloves n a helmet(head variety)!??
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Old 01-02-2006, 09:23 PM   #12
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..'course you also have another, smallish, handicap..... you gotta start your race on the Itchen.....
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..'course you also have another, smallish, handicap..... you gotta start your race on the Itchen.....
oh yeah!
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In the interest of team spirit, I'll tow the thing over if yer stuck.
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In the interest of team spirit, I'll tow the thing over if yer stuck.

i got it sorted now, thankyou very much anyway
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seeing as the course is a simple circuit and seeing how you've got a foot throttle'n all....what exactly does the "navigator" do?
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In lobbers case, hold on fkkn tight!
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seeing as the course is a simple circuit and seeing how you've got a foot throttle'n all....what exactly does the "navigator" do?

be a gumby?
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hold on and scream slow down you nob
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I thought the phrase was "slow down you c**t"
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