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This will be my 2nd year running a mud motor so I'm still a with the motor. I bought the motor used from a buddy. Beavertail 24hp LT. The prop looks like it has been used but I can't tell if it needs a new one. I know this past season I was getting about 13.5 with 2 people. It's on a 1448 short transom. With one person, it was right at 14 mph. I'll add picture if that could help. Thanks in advance guys


Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:53 am
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Here's one of the prop


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Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:37 am
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does it measure 9 inches from blade tip to blade tip


Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:44 am
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it measured right at 8.5"-8 5/8"

That make a big difference?


Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:03 am
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on long tails yes it does, it does on surface drives but not as bad as longtails, i would go ahead and replace it


Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:05 am
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alrighty...now to the next question, what's a good prop t go with. i know its a 9x6 on there. But, i don't know if there are certain prop mfr's that are better than others.. any suggestions?


Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:11 am
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alrighty...now to the next question, what's a good prop t go with. i know its a 9x6 on there. But, i don't know if there are certain prop mfr's that are better than others.. any suggestions?


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I would go back with a stock prop from Beavertail if it were me.


Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:15 am
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I appreciate it gator


Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:43 am
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or go with an aftermarket prop for a few bucks less...

Hill, BackwaterInc....

Backwaterinc has my vote.

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Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:55 am
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Also If you go with a 9x7 vs the x6 you will pick up a little speed. I did that with my 23 lt that I had on a 1548 and gained 2 mph.

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Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:23 am
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Yeah forgot about them, the super x series is a nice prop

you can get a 9x7 for $220 i would go with that
http://www.explorebeavertail.com/props.html


Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:26 am
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