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  1. 07-27-2014, 12:05 PM #1
    Blake_cowan
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    Prop problems 18.5 ft stratos

    I'm having 34% slippage with a 24 pitch trophy prop it has a cavitation ring on it but all of the holes are open with no plugs the prop is on a 18.5 foot stratos pro v181 with a mercury xr6 150hp what do I need to do to get my slippage down ?
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    #2 07-27-2014, 05:33 PM
    What are your rpm and speed?
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    #3 07-29-2014, 03:42 PM
    6in plate, 23 tempest...62-64mph
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    #4 07-29-2014, 03:47 PM
    Is it blowing out at take off or bogging down. The plugs only control the venting at take off and if the prop is slipping you might have it set too high prop to pad.
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