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What could cause this? I have been noticing that i boat has been running slower so i gps'd it yesterday and sure enough I am only getting 19-20mph with a new prop an 2 people, compared to getting 23-24mph with 2 people!

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Post Re: Loss of top end?
check yer rpm's.

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Post Re: Loss of top end?
Did you get da correct new prop?


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Governor adjustments wandering perhaps? Need to get a tach so you will know for sure.

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Like vibration causing the screw to turn, losing the setting. Just a thought.

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Post Re: Loss of top end?
10x6 is for a 35HP

Website says a 10x4 for the 31hp, though I don't see a 10x4 for sale, but do see the 10x5.

Is this a new prop from GD or a re-build? Some of the re-builds have extra heavy cup and take away from rpms and speed also.

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Is one of da people real fat? Just askin.

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:lol:

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10x5, 10x6, 10x11 GO-DEVIL PROPELLER
-STAINLESS STEEL
-AVAILABLE WITH HEAVY CUP
-SUPER WEEDLESS
-USED ON THE FOLLOWING
GO-DEVIL ENGINES:
10x9 - 9 hp Honda Crawfish Model with Clutch


10x4 - 31 hp Vanguard

10x6 - 35 hp Vanguard
-WARRANTY (see below)

-PRICE: $245

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Ok bb, yea i get u Dude!!! I dont care what it says on the GD website! I had the same prop before and I was running 23-24mph an aroun 3700-3900 RPM's!

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Post Re: Loss of top end?
Sounds like you need to go find some sand :shock:


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Post Re: Loss of top end?
Except go devil changed the way they make there props and then changed the number for cup. So a 10x6 from before is no longer a 10 x6


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This 31 is my second go-devil and I always have ran a bit bigger prop than what their rated for, and NEVER had this problem!

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Post Re: Loss of top end?
Where is the old prop that was running 23-24? Might want to put it back on and see what the motor does.

If it's not the prop and it's not the throttle assembly, might be time for a leak down test.

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Post Re: Loss of top end?
Whats a leak down check? I am having the same problem with my honda 24 lt mudbuddy. Been running a 9x6 and right around 3500 rpms put on a new prop and now 3100 rpms. I am going to gps it this afternoon and see what kind of speed I am getting. I may have to go with a 9x5 prop. I am running it on a 16 48 war eagle.


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http://autos.yahoo.com/maintain/repairq ... 057_1.html

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After tightning the govonor screw its running a hell of alot better! Went huntin this mornin with 4ppl and gear, Ran 21mph!

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