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lastchance
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:56 pm
Posts: 1646
Location: Chauvin
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 Polished prop Trying to get a little more!
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SETx Longtail
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:53 pm
Posts: 3480
Location: Hardin County, Tx
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Re: Polished prop I've noticed that polishing and slightly thinning the leading edges of the blade you maintain RPM much better through thick vegetation. I also was able to add cup to the prop afterwards which helped hole shot and helped to keep the boat on step with less RPM
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Gigafowl
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:19 pm
Posts: 6441
Location: Trinity Bay - Texas
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Re: Polished prop Polishing will put a smile on your face -  But seriously it does help prevent vibration to keep leading edges smooth with an orbital sander and adds a mph or two...
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lastchance
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:56 pm
Posts: 1646
Location: Chauvin
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Re: Polished prop We'll find out in a Lil while if it was worth the effort!
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lastchance
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:56 pm
Posts: 1646
Location: Chauvin
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Re: Polished prop It was definitely worth the effort! Threw another guy ( about 120lbs) In with us and held the same speeds as before. Also helped out on cavitation.
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fishaholic82
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:04 am
Posts: 406
Location: Houma, La.
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Re: Polished prop What all did you use to polish it and how long did it take? I just got a new three blade prop and I have been thinking about doing the same thing.
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lastchance
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:56 pm
Posts: 1646
Location: Chauvin
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Re: Polished prop Started with 80 then 600 and finished with 1500, used a orbital sander and wet paper. It took a couple days here and there! Lol
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da go get'er
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2010 8:30 am
Posts: 3406
Location: Prairieville
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Re: Polished prop Shoulda gator glide it. +3 mph instantly I'm sure. Just kidding man, I didn't think it would make that big of a difference having it polished. Pretty impressed I must say
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