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    Turbo props question.

    Is there anyway to try some of the turbo props? Anyone know of any reps ect? Im interested in a 23 or 24 lightning or txp...Also, Im still not clear on the hub system, can I bolt there props directly to an omc motor or will I have to buy a hub kit?
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    New numbers....all opinions welcome!

    97 javelin 389se, 96 fastrike 150. Without a jackplate I was running 62mph gps at around 5400rpm. I just mounted a 6inch vance jackplate on it yesterday, at first I had it way too low and was only seeing about 60mph and 5300rpm. After jacking it up a couple inches threw out the day I was running...
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    New and older generation raker props....Whats the difference????

    Im looking to buy a raker prop for my boat. I know there are 13 and 15 spline models, but what is the difference in the older model rakers and the SS versions? Raker 2s? Whats the deal? Also how will a 13 1/2 differ from say a 14 1/2 diameter wise? Looking for top speed and lift, looking at 24 pitch
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    Setup suggestions...

    Gonna throw some numbers at ya so bare with me. 97' Javelin SE 18.75in. (dry weight is 1450), Johnson 150 FastStrike....No JackPlate. 4 blade Renegade prop, 25 pitch. Ok, so im going to assume my tach and speedometer are off, which I hear speedometers usually are. I took a picture on my phone...
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    Johnson 150hp to 175hp transformation....Questions

    I have a 96' Johnson Faststrike 150hp. Its mounted on a boat that is rated for a 175. What exactly is the difference between the 150s and the 175s? It looks like the same heads can I buy bigger 175hp carbs (small adjustments like that) or is there more too it?
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    Lower unit grease...seal problem maybe? Need help!

    I got off the lake today and saw what looks to be lower unit grease dripping down from above the lower unit. There is a little hose that goes from the front of the lower unit up to the hole above the lower unit where the metal rod comes down into the lower unit. Its dripping down that hose. It...
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    New to the site and a johnson 150 question....

    I just bought a 97' Javelin 389se with a Johnson faststrike 150. The boat didnt come with a jackplate and it has a danged ol 4 blade prop. Im wanting to buy a jackplate and probably some sort of raker prop. I know there are alot of tech guys on here so I was wondering how much setback should I...
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