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    Ronnie Gilbert Prop Tuning

    Any one use Mr. Ronnie Gilbert in Broussard, LA to tune their props for their Phoenix?

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    yes Ronnie helped me with my 2020 921 and 2014 721.... he does great work

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    Quote Originally Posted by wall View Post
    yes Ronnie helped me with my 2020 921 and 2014 721.... he does great work
    What were your before and after numbers?

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    2014 721 was running 300xs and 27 fury 3blade after he worked prop gained 2mph on top end
    2020 921 was running 300R and 26 tempest after he worked prop gained 3mph on top end

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    Getting a prop reworked isn’t always just about 2-3 mph on top end. You’ll also gain more speed at mid range rpms with added bow lift and in some cases better hole shot.

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    I brought him my 25fury so we’ll see. I will also add 2" of setback to get to 14" total. I really believe this will be the ticket after going full lithium.
    Last edited by chad202; 03-20-2023 at 06:24 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chad202 View Post
    I brought him my 25fury so we’ll see. I will also add 2" of setback to get to 14" total. I really believe this will be the ticket after going full lithium.
    I would love to hear the results of the extra 2” of setback. I added wedges after going lithium but didn’t really see any improvement. Keep us posted!

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    I've used Ronnie 5 or 6 times. He's kinda known as a Bass Cat prop master but I'm sure his magic will work on a Phoenix as well. When you speak to him be sure to have your current performance numbers handy and what you're trying to achieve. He'll want to know the make and model of your boat and motor, prop to pad height, RPMS at top speed etc. He's super knowledgeable, fair priced and delivers on time. I highly recommend Ronnie Gilbert.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eatmywake View Post
    I would love to hear the results of the extra 2” of setback. I added wedges after going lithium but didn’t really see any improvement. Keep us posted!
    I sure will. I'm fairly confident it will work. It kinda has to, it's physics.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick McFaul View Post
    I've used Ronnie 5 or 6 times. He's kinda known as a Bass Cat prop master but I'm sure his magic will work on a Phoenix as well. When you speak to him be sure to have your current performance numbers handy and what you're trying to achieve. He'll want to know the make and model of your boat and motor, prop to pad height, RPMS at top speed etc. He's super knowledgeable, fair priced and delivers on time. I highly recommend Ronnie Gilbert.
    Yep. I gave him all that info. Debating whether to let him do my 26 also. It's my spare prop and is new but may be a good prop for winter time solo tournaments.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chad202 View Post
    I brought him my 25fury so we’ll see. I will also add 2" of setback to get to 14" total. I really believe this will be the ticket after going full lithium.
    Any update?

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    Not yet. Haven’t gotten prop back.

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    Spacers are in so now I’m at 14”. Plenty slack on steering cables and motor wiring.

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    Does anyone have any contact info for him?

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    (337) 380-1437 Ronnie Gilbert.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chad202 View Post
    (337) 380-1437 Ronnie Gilbert.
    No numbers yet?

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    Still waiting on the prop. Ronnie has had some family health issues he's been dealing with so hasn't been doing his prop work.

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    Got the prop, now just have to run it. Hoping for tomorrow.

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    Let me know i have a 25 tempest im wanting him to work. Ether him or Mark C.

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    I'm wanting to try a 25 & 26 Tempest.

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