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Forum: Engines & props 18 May 2004, 22:53
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Posted By daviesd
Alls well.....

Dan

The engine has gone back to the yard that put it on in the first place. I have since had two people ask if they can buy it - typical :p . If you're interested I can give you the phone number...
Forum: Engines & props 17 May 2004, 20:30
Replies: 24
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Posted By daviesd
Hi Dan

Just ordered the 200 today - I think you're right, power is good.

We probably could get the engine to rev. , but the props were going to cost over £800 and no one could really tell us which would...
Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2004, 17:17
Replies: 24
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Posted By daviesd
Yep, pretty peed off. :@ Took it out on the...

Yep, pretty peed off. :@ Took it out on the boatyard that fitted the engine and now am looking at a new Mercury Optimax 150 or 200 ( great price after lots of *negoitiating* :lastword: ).

Any...
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2004, 16:30
Replies: 24
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Posted By daviesd
Rich - I thought it might be you...... Are you...

Rich - I thought it might be you...... Are you still with IBM???

You doing much diving?
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2004, 16:11
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Posted By daviesd
Yeah, SS props do seem real expensive. As far as...

Yeah, SS props do seem real expensive. As far as I can tell, I can't find any props for this engine in the UK. They are 14 * 25 and 13 * 25.

The postage from the US isn't too bad if you use the US...
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2004, 14:44
Replies: 24
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Posted By daviesd
Hi Thorper - yep, still working at RBSI. gotta...

Hi Thorper - yep, still working at RBSI. gotta make some cash to run this thirsty engine. Where do I know you from then?

I think I can get a set of the 21" props from the US for about 600 big ones...
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2004, 14:19
Replies: 24
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Posted By daviesd
thats sort of what I am thinking - I don't think...

thats sort of what I am thinking - I don't think the Tornado's are particularly light. Although, it is kind of bizarre that it ran fine on the larger Ribeye.

I did notice that around the stern of...
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2004, 13:49
Replies: 24
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Posted By daviesd
Thanks Pete I emailed Manos ( as a...

Thanks Pete

I emailed Manos ( as a newcommer, how come he is suspended - politics I guess ) and he is having no problems with the engine on a falcon race rib - 63kts at 6100rpm.

I think the...
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2004, 13:31
Replies: 24
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Posted By daviesd
Choosing the correct prop pitch

Hi guys

I'm hoping for some advice on this one.....

I run a Tornado 6.5 and have recently put a Yamaha VMAX 150 TRP ( counter rotating props ) on the back. The engine seems to run great, but...
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