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| Author: | WI WATERFOWL [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Purchasing a new Longtail Prop |
I have an older 20hp Briggs Go-Devil Longtail that over the winter I have installed a big block carb with K&N cone filter, aftermarket exhaust and rev kit. I run this motor on a Welded Alumacraft 1546 mod v with pods. While working on it I noticed my prop is pretty worn, down to 8.5 inches. Wonder what the best size would be as I am looking to replace it? Should I just purchase thru Go Devil? Or can I get the same or better prop at the same or cheaper price from Backwater, Hill Marine Ect? Would it be worth sending my current worn prop out to a prop shop to be rebuilt and use as a spare? If so any suggestions on where to send it, most places round here look at me like I am crazy when I start talking about mud motors. Last question, with the added .5 inch a new prop will give me my prop will then hang lower then my skeg, not sure if that is normal or if I have worn my skeg down that much as well. |
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| Author: | jakehawk9 [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Purchasing a new Longtail Prop |
Sounds like the skeg is worn. Typically they ate lower than the prop. Last prop I bought from backwater performs well, guessing you'll need the same prop I ordered. Backwater 9x5. Mud buddy makes the tiger props as well. I don't think they're expensive as far as mud motor props go It's simple. get a mud motor. shoot ducks in the face. |
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| Author: | flint87 [ Mon Mar 21, 2016 1:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Purchasing a new Longtail Prop |
Get the right prop from godevil and have somebody welded up the skeg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | WI WATERFOWL [ Fri Mar 25, 2016 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Purchasing a new Longtail Prop |
Talked with the guys at Backwater, super helpful. They were torn between telling me 9x6 or 9x7, ended up going with a 9x6, said test it in clean water, if I am unhappy send it back with a couple bucks to cover shipping and they will send me the 9x7. IDK any place else that does that. |
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| Author: | FRANKtheTAU [ Fri Mar 25, 2016 4:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Purchasing a new Longtail Prop |
Their customer service is second to none. |
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