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propbuster
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Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:54 pm
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Location: mn
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 thai prop on an american LT Hi all, im new and this is my first post, there is lots of great info here. One thing i havent been able to find though is much info on the cheap thai props on ebay. I will be starting a build soon and am wondering why nobody seems to use the thai props. They are way cheaper the the threaded props. I couldcould buy 7 for the price of one threaded prop. If i have to have a shaft machined anyway, why not just have it tapered and keyed instead of threaded? Itseems they would be easier to change in the field too.Am i missing something? Thanks for any input.
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cb5331
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Joined: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:10 pm
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Location: Rowlett, TX
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Re: thai prop on an american LT Pretty sure the thai props on ebay are aluminum. We would go through a dozen or two everytime we left the ramp.
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SwampDonkey1
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Location: North Central KS
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Re: thai prop on an american LT
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waterfowl1
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Joined: Sun Jul 17, 2011 12:02 pm
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Location: hayward, wi
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Re: thai prop on an american LT thai pros are aluminum. and x2 on going through them often. aluminum just wouldnt hold up to a hit from a stump or rock like stainless.
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propbuster
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Re: thai prop on an american LT I guess i was overlooking that detail. I'll be shopping for a threaded prop. Thanks for the quick input. Any ideas on where to find a good deal? This will only be a 6 hp motor for now so high performance isn't really needed or expected.
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Buzz Killington
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Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm
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Re: thai prop on an american LT BackwaterInc.com
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waterfowl1
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Location: hayward, wi
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Re: thai prop on an american LT i say hill marine. 8x4. my pa got a backwaterinc prop and its like half the thickness as my hill prop.
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wm
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Joined: Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:48 pm
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Location: Eau Claire Wi
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Re: thai prop on an american LT
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CootSlayerRMFT
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Joined: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:53 am
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Location: Prairieville, LA
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Re: thai prop on an american LT I just noticed your username. I recommend you stick with stainless if there's a reason behind that name... 
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Buzz Killington
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Re: thai prop on an american LT
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propbuster
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Location: mn
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CootSlayerRMFT
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Joined: Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:53 am
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Location: Prairieville, LA
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Re: thai prop on an american LT Well when you build that, make two!
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