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    KCLOST UP DATE ON PROP VENT HOLES

    KC,Got my prop back friday.Cost of drilling holes $27.00 :)It worked.The boat planes off alot quicker and still runs like a scalded dog,and when cruseing at 3500rpm I will guestamate Im running about 45 to 50mph :D .The holes that they drilled in it are about the size of a writeing pen.I could...
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    KCLOST PROP UPDATE

    KC, this is what I have come up with. Went to local dealer today to check out what they had. What he has is a (TEMPEST PLUS 14 5/8 X 25P 3 BLADE, VENTED)new in box for $682.00 :eek: said he would sell it to me for $600.00 :eek: . I think I will try to find a used one.Also talked to prop shop...
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    FOR KCLOST HOOTER PROP UPDATE

    Hi,KC Have found out what size this thing is.Took it to local prop shop the man there checked it out says its a 14 X 25P he called it some nickname that begane with a (B) can't remember what it was, But said he hadn't seen one like it in a long time.This thing has a high degree of (RAKE)and...
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    For KCLOST"HOOTER PROP"

    What I have came up with so far is that Hooter props were made in the 70's by G&R Propeller.The props were all 3 bladed stainless. They are not around anymore. There is no way to tell size unless you know what to look for. Im thinking the numbers on the side might be a ratio or code, somethink...
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    What size prop do I have

    What I have is a 1983 150 V6 black max on 1983 17ft Winner bass boat.The boat is slow getting on plane,it has no whole shot.But once it gets up on plane it will run like a scalded dog.I have replaced alot of parts trying solve this problem."no luck yet"I have...
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    Bogging/Weak on take off Will not plain off

    I have a Mercury 150hp V6 motor. When I take it out and you open the throttle up the boat will start to plain at about 2000 rpm's sometimes it will spit and spuuter and slowly plain off, once it is on plain it will take on off. Other times it will just spit and sputter at about 2000 rpm's and...
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    Loss of power/missing under load

    I have a Mercury V6 150hp, black max serial no is 06443480, 1983-1984 (not sure of the year). I took the boat out for the first time after running at wot for 10 or 15 minutes, the motor slowly lost power while still running at wot, it slowed to a trolling speed. I have replaced two yellow wires...
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