On Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:46:02 -0800 (PST), druid
wrote:

Interesting discussion - here's an "update":

First, I realized I have a spare prop: a 14x8(? have to look...) 2-
blade non CS (BTW, DON'T tell CS that their patented curve is simply
"cupping" ). I can maybe repitch it or just leave it as is - in any
case, I can put it on with a quick-lift rather than lifting the boat
out, leaving it on the hard while I remove the CS, get it repitched
and put it back on.

Second, I've decided to pull the head and injectors and try to squeeze
a bit more life out of the engine. Already got them off, getting them
to the rebuild shops on Mon, but 'er back together next weekend, and
see if I can get a few more RPMs. If not, I can still slap on the 2-
blade...

druid
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Let us know how it works out. The real world has a way of confounding
the theoretical at times.