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Who's the prop master in the Austin area?
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04/08/20 07:07 PM
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fivebites
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My 199 Alpha tops out at around 67-68 mph and 5800 or so rpms with a 25 pitch Fury fully loaded with live wells and gas. I do have 4 batteries and 2 8 foot power poles. Hole shot is like a rocket, which is a little surprising considering the amount of weight added, but I'm pretty sure that 225 Merc Proxs (dang, did I just sound like Roland/Scott Martin?) has more speed in it. Don't want it to wallow out of the hole. Should I go to a 24 or just rework my 25? Thanks!
2019 Chevy Tahoe 2018 Basscat Eyra 250 Proxs PB Wife of 32 years! PB Largemouth 9.56 Ray Roberts
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Re: Who's the prop master in the Austin area?
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04/08/20 07:17 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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Steve's custom props up at fork. A worked prop might get you to 70-72 but I bet that's about it loaded down
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Re: Who's the prop master in the Austin area?
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04/08/20 07:18 PM
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C130
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Send it to Ronni Gilbert over in Louisiana. One of the top prop guys in the country. As Jarrett mentioned Steve is good also. I had a Bravo XS tuned by Steve and it was awesome for the couple hours I ran it before hitting a stump
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Re: Who's the prop master in the Austin area?
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04/08/20 07:28 PM
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LuvMy203Elite
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Nettle Props right here in Austin. My brother and I have been customers for years. Down to earth people and great quality work.
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Re: Who's the prop master in the Austin area?
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04/08/20 08:41 PM
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OldChamp
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Nettles in Austin.
They can also repair broken skegs and straighten bent prop shafts. Ask me how I know....
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Re: Who's the prop master in the Austin area?
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04/09/20 12:55 PM
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fivebites
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Thanks boys! I'll give Nettles a call today. I've heard great things about Steve's but would rather have a local so I can maybe try a different prop or two out to see how they run.
2019 Chevy Tahoe 2018 Basscat Eyra 250 Proxs PB Wife of 32 years! PB Largemouth 9.56 Ray Roberts
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Re: Who's the prop master in the Austin area?
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04/09/20 01:39 PM
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Re: Who's the prop master in the Austin area?
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04/09/20 05:33 PM
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04champ
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I don't think Nettles does performance modification, just repair. Unless they misunderstood my question when I asked.
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Re: Who's the prop master in the Austin area?
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04/10/20 01:59 AM
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Texjef84
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Sent mine to Ronnie in La and itโs really solid.
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