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    Shout out to Mark's High Performance Propeller, Inc.!

    I've been fighting to get my Xpress H51 right, and sent my prop to Mark for repair and add cup...Boy, oh boy...Mark did an OUTSTANDING JOB! I now have a boat intead of a floating turd...The improvement is outstanding, boat is as it's supposed to be...Anything else that I plan to have done with motor height, and adding a jack plate is just Lagniappe! Prop before 40 gps, 5500 rpms, splash line at drivers seat...any time there it would start to porpoise...Now, this evening 43 gps tops, 42 gps cruise all day, 5700 rpms, water pressure is 15 psi @ WOT, boat handles great, and NO BOUNCING! Boat before was a 38 mph cruise at best...now I'm looking at 42 easy cruising, splash line is between me and transom...
    Mark you did an outstanding job on my Stilletto 15 pitch!

    Now full disclosure, boat will porpoise if one trims it past the point of no return.
    I plan to add a 6" vance, raise motor to what it will allow, and stick a micro power pole on port side.
    Life is good!
    1998 Xpress H51, 90hp Yamaha, 6" Vance JP, MotorGuide Xi3, Lowrance Electronics, Micro Power Pole...

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    Need to get mine serviced . How fast of a turn around ?

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    I have used many different prop guys over the years.... Mark is the best, fastest and fair priced I have used.... All my friends will agree.

    Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html

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    It was just over a week, and that was because of memorial day.
    1998 Xpress H51, 90hp Yamaha, 6" Vance JP, MotorGuide Xi3, Lowrance Electronics, Micro Power Pole...

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    Been to his place several times, and he's worked on several props and lower units for me! THE BEST!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 07Stratos176xt View Post
    Need to get mine serviced . How fast of a turn around ?


    sent mine out Monday had it back Friday. did a great job of fixing one and modifying another. great guy with great advice and knowledge
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
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    Quote Originally Posted by 21XDC View Post
    I have used many different prop guys over the years.... Mark is the best, fastest and fair priced I have used.... All my friends will agree.

    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools

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    can a hair line crack in the bell be fixed?? blades are fine

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    Quote Originally Posted by mactlman View Post
    Send Mark a picture and he’ll let you know!
    GO DAWGS

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    How did you guys pack the props for shipping?


    "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." ~Doug Larson


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    I had a box my turbo 1 came in...Mark says to pack with plenty of news paper, any box you have, and to be sure to include the work order sheet in the box...You have to remove your hub kit, my prop was pressed in so that did not matter on mine.

    http://www.marksprops.com
    see work order section for instructions.
    1998 Xpress H51, 90hp Yamaha, 6" Vance JP, MotorGuide Xi3, Lowrance Electronics, Micro Power Pole...

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    Great guy. Great turn around. Great to deal with! Only problem is if im calling him....im already havin a bad day. Haha

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    The best! IMO
    2014 Phoenix 721XP, 250 SHO, Bobs Action Jack, Dual Blades, 112 Ultrex, 2019 Lariat FX4 F150 Supercrew 4x4

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    Dropped mine off and had him rework it and got it back in about a week.

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    I've used Mark in the past and his work is awesome! Turn around time was quick and I'm on the west coast.

    Good luck!
    It's not what you can take with you,

    It's what you leave behind.

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    Best prop guy in the business in my opinion!

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    For those that don't know, mark also does amazing taxidermy work if you ever need something mounted.

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    If I have a stock 26Fury with the speed I want but a hair light on RPM's and hole shot by having Marc Balance and Blueprint it will my RPM's improve as well as hole shot??

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    Yes! Just tell him what ya want, and your boat specs, and he will have it tuned like a top...

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    I'll need to send mine in this winter. Anybody know if the blueprint cost includes minor repair, or would that be in addition to any repair cost? Mine's not missing chunks or anything, but the leading edge is a little rough from sand or small gravel at the ramp.
    2011 Skeeter ZX225
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