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  1. 05-16-2023, 08:58 AM #1
    McGinnis_Fishing16
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    24 Tempest Loss of Speed After Being Repaired

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    I was running a 24 Tempest with a manual jackplate set to 3.5" PTP and was getting 63-64mph at 5750 rpm. I unfortunately dinged my prop up a bit so I sent it to a reputable prop shop that repaired and balanced the prop for me. When I got it back I was only getting 56mph and my rpms dropped a bit. I asked him about it and he said to bring it back which I did and I am now getting 57mph. I still have a loss of speed and I'm thinking it might be that the prop wasn't correct out of the box as I have heard that before.

    Another thing I noticed is I have lots of bow lift but still find myself at max trim to get max speed where as before I could over trim and start to loose speed. Will raising my motor 1/4" help so that I can increase my rpm and hopefully use less trim?
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    #2 05-16-2023, 10:50 AM
    What rpm's after the repair? I would go up and see what happens.
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    #3 05-16-2023, 01:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Ed R View Post
    What rpm's after the repair? I would go up and see what happens.
    RPMs dropped to 5600 after repair.
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    #4 05-24-2023, 06:16 PM
    My guess as I have had the same thing happen as well as others I know. The shop you used may not know how to properly repair a performance prop. You have lots of lift but lose forward speed. Repairing a performance prop so it performs like new or better is an art. You might check with Mark Croxton here on the boards and see if he will look at it.
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    #5 05-25-2023, 12:19 AM
    I've heard of this happening somewhat often. Try another shop or sell it and buy a new prop.
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    #6 05-26-2023, 09:14 AM
    I think you might both be right. When I went out after raising my motor I got a little more speed but still 4-5mph less than what I was getting before. I put my 23 Trophy back on and still get decent speed, I just liked the way the Tempest ran so I will sell it and look for a new one or try a different prop perhaps. I assume a 23-24 Tempest or 24 Raker are my best options
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    #7 05-26-2023, 08:31 PM
    Send it to Croxton
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    #8 05-26-2023, 08:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADAIR View Post
    Send it to Croxton
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    #9 05-29-2023, 09:30 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADAIR View Post
    Send it to Croxton
    I would love to send it to Croxton but I'm in Canada so shipping kills me there and back.
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