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Slightly overpowered!!
« on: February 19, 2009, 02:50:16 PM »
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Re: Slightly overpowered!!
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2009, 08:51:48 PM »
The prop is too aggressive for that size boat, lolol. A slightly smaller prop would be much better, lolol. Also could use planing plates on the rear, bet it doesn't have any.
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Re: Slightly overpowered!!
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2009, 08:53:06 PM »
I WANT ONE!
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Re: Slightly overpowered!!
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2009, 02:17:34 AM »
LOL.   
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Re: Slightly overpowered!!
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2009, 06:57:30 AM »
little weight in the front end might help
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Re: Slightly overpowered!!
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2009, 07:02:34 AM »
It also looks like the motor sits a bit low, giving the prop more leverage to lift the bow easier.
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