yea run at 75-80% usually under 80% 1900rpm 25kts and 2375 wot, we're going haul this fall probably put a half degree in them to get 2350 wot....
skip added a degree of pitch when he owned the boat but took it back out because of overloading
Definitely under prop with MAN, wish I could sea trial a couple different sets and make a decision
I'm at 2370rpm both sides at wot 33kts so definitely under propped a bit. Talking with a few prop shops going get more quotes
Yea I've talked several folks with Veems, they are the best. I just need to get the right set, general propeller the US veem dealer has...
Interested in a new set of wheels for 43 Cabo as the current set is 20 years old. Current set is ok but have been reworked and welded on several...
that's right the photos I posted are of cr900 head and valves
So our mechanic recommended pulling all the heads and sending them to TX for inspection as that is the only way to put eyes on the valves and...
The first photo is the head with the circled exhaust valve that was measuring very high during the valve lashing. The second is the worn valve....
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Update: this wedge has made some difference in a loaded condition running, the boat does have some bow steer when its light so I back off tab to...
Just expect more than you think to bring any overdue MAN or any marine diesel back to good condition. We had our 2848-423 (CR900's) serviced back...
Possibly we aren't within 500ft of other boats the bonding wires on the strut and shafts are intact. The pitting is in the exact same spot on base...
They've probably been repaired in the past, they're 18 yrs old
Above is the pitting I had fixed it was at the base of all 4 blades on stbd and 1 blade on the port
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Our prop guy looked at them said it was pretty common, going to weld them. Really want the 5 blade veems
Noticed pitting on the base of all four blades of our stbd wheel and one blade base of the port wheel all in the exact same location. About the...
The 43 has no problem getting on plane. In a loaded condition the stern is just very heavy I doubt adding tab angle helps much but we'll see. Side...
