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txag
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   Topic: new prop help
Posted: May 20 2010 at 10:17am |
So I was out in clear creek and hit a nasty tree that was floating just under the water. Luckilly it didn't even leave a scratch on the boat iteslf. It did tear my prop to shredes. My 4 blade prop now has 2 1/2 blades. I have friends coming in town in a week to ride and need to get this fixed. Does anybody have suggestions of places around houston to find a good deal at? I live on the south side.
Since I am buying a new prop if anyone has any sugestions on things they have done please let me know. I have an 08 mooba lsv w/ the current prop being 14.25x14
Thanks for the help
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ibusthard
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Posted: May 20 2010 at 10:21am |
http://www.baumannprops.com/
They do good work. Lot of members use them.
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TxSkySki
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Posted: May 20 2010 at 10:34am |
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I hit a sandbar on Lake Houston (surprise) and bent my prop up pretty bad last year. I went to Mike Hood's - right near Hobby Airport. He had a used prop for my 07 Outback that was in perfect shape that he sold me for $200 then he fixed mine for $100... It only took three days. You might want to give him a call, they did a great job.
6907 Telephone Road
Houston, TX 77061-2801
(713) 649-7508
mikehoodprops.com
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olmoomba
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Posted: May 20 2010 at 1:01pm |
I go to Hoods yearly and get it back in 3-4days. Its close to you.
I have a prop you can borrow if you don't get it done or replaced in time! The prop shaft size?
if you are replacing - they might have a prop in stock. I would go with the stock oe replacement.
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txag
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Posted: May 20 2010 at 1:02pm |
Thanks for the help. Do you know if they repair props that are missing an entire blade??
Also any suggstions on trying a different pitch or size? If I am buying a new one might as well get a good one.
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vette74
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Posted: May 20 2010 at 1:03pm |
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2nd Mike Hoods. However they are open Mon- Friday 9-4:59 pm
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RICHSUR
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Posted: May 20 2010 at 1:50pm |
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I dont think they can repair props that are missing a blade. I recommend Baumanns they rock and have good prices. They beat Hoods for sure.
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g.grissom
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Posted: May 20 2010 at 3:41pm |
Glad to hear the boat did not get tweaked.
Sounds like you've got 1.5:1 gear, so you can also go to 13.5x17.5
Acme
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or OJ
454 – 13.7 X 17.5 LC .110 1 1/8” 1.5:1
466 – 14.25 X 14 LC .090 1 1/8” 1.5:1 (probably what you have now)
Edited by g.grissom - May 20 2010 at 3:43pm
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kporsch
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Posted: May 21 2010 at 7:32am |
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I just got the new fusion prop from oj. It's 14.25 x 14.5. It is now the standard on supras. Same holeshot with a weighted boat as the 14.25 x 14 but at a little lower rpms so fuel consumption is better ( as per oj and skiers choice testing). So far I like it. I found the best price by ordering directly from oj. If you need a prop to get you by for a while I have a 13.7x17.5 for sale - $250 (or you can borrow it for free).
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