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How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster #6308390 06/18/11 02:00 AM
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I have a Ranger R81VS with a 150 Merc EFI. I ran 55.8 GPS at its best. I brought my boat to Steve at Steves Custom Props on Lake Fork and he did a B&B job with a mirror finish. Ran it today and could get a constant 59.2!! Wow ! Was I totally shocked and it got to 59.2 a lot faster than ever. Thanks Steve for the art work on my prop. That was the best 165.00 I've ever spent.

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Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: Just James] #6308395 06/18/11 02:01 AM
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Steve B&B'd both of my Tempest and the results were outstanding. We are lucky to have him so close.

Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: FDR80] #6308412 06/18/11 02:12 AM
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True~ I actually went in figuring he would get the vibration out, I never never figured he could increase the performance, he let me stand at the door and watch him work and the man is a true Artist !

Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: Just James] #6308534 06/18/11 03:06 AM
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Besides the prop, have your overweight budy check to make sure the trolling motor is secure when your idling out. Once he's on the bow floor the hot foot. Loosing a couple of hundred pounds will probably gain you 5 MPH!

Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: JPost] #6308553 06/18/11 03:16 AM
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LMAO ! Don't give my wife any ideas! lol

Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: Just James] #6308581 06/18/11 03:31 AM
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Had him work mine this past winter and I gained 2 mph which put me at 80 mph where I was wanting to be. FYI don`t run your finger down the leading edge of the blades because it will cut you. Don`t ask me how I know. smile

Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: Tom Groves] #6308681 06/18/11 04:16 AM
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im not sure i would ever be comfortable going 80 mph in a boat.

i like my jonboat with a 40lb thrust tm.

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Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: Caribou] #6308722 06/18/11 05:09 AM
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Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: crankn101] #6308859 06/18/11 09:15 AM
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Can I mail him my prop and have him do it for me?


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Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: StumpJumper1] #6308940 06/18/11 11:46 AM
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You sure can~while I was there he was sending a guys prop back by UPS, only think is how much does it cost to ship a prop. here is his # 9037659000

Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: Just James] #6308977 06/18/11 12:32 PM
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From Sherman to Steves shop cost me about 15 bucks to ship.

Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: Tom Groves] #6310388 06/18/11 11:43 PM
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oh well ~call me stupid, I tried it and OUCH !

Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: Just James] #6311452 06/19/11 01:48 PM
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If you want better whole shot and better top speed,dont go to Steve,hes the best at making your boat perform at its best!!!!!


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Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: StumpJumper1] #6311706 06/19/11 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted By: StumpJumper1
Can I mail him my prop and have him do it for me?


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Re: How to make your Bass Boat run 3.4 mph faster [Re: Evan O'Brien] #6311747 06/19/11 04:17 PM
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Steve does all my props. Make it a good reason to go to lake fork

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