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Default Useless propeller


Thom Stewart wrote:
BC,

Cavitation is caused be the Prop not having enough water in Choppy Sea.


Cavitation is caused by the prop spinning too fast for the forward
motion of the vessel.

Reduction Gearing has nothing to do with it.


Reduction gearing has EVERYTHING to do with it.

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