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Venus XT prop advice

Have questions about setting up your boat? Engine height, setback, prop, etc.
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ccrick
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Re: Venus XT prop advice

Post: # 3925Post ccrick »

3 blade the boat will air the boat more. More air, more top end but then it becomes a bear to handle (chine). I think those boats have a lot of downward pressure at the bow because of the deck. Props are a lot of trial and error, expensive trial and error. All depends on what you want to do with it like Chet said. I almost bought one of those from a dealer in PA. Get some pic's of it!!!
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Re: Venus XT prop advice

Post: # 3930Post hydrostream76 »

some places will let you exchange to try a different prop for a weekend
someone also told me i should try a cleaver...
anyone try a cleaver on a stream ?
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rev.ronnie
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Re: Venus XT prop advice

Post: # 3943Post rev.ronnie »

I have known guys to run cleavers on the HS tunnels with good results. They give more stern lift and tend to run flatter. I would like to try one too.
1990 HST / 260 EFI offshore
1991 Vaserette YT bowrider 200 Merc
1987 Venus XT/ 200 Yamaha
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