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Default plugs look too "wet"

On 2008-08-12 19:18:41 -0400, (Richard
Casady) said:

On Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:15:18 -0500, Brian Whatcott
wrote:

matching prop pitch to desired cruise speed is almost a black-art....


I though you gave it enough pitch just reach maximum rated RPM at WOT.


AT the speed WOT can give with the engine, prop, weight, drag ...

I had a powerboat friend that switched props depending on whether they
were skiing or traveling.

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