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    Prop Question for 228G

    My numbers are great WOT is 54 to 5500 speed is 38.7 knots, at 3800 I am running 24.5 knots. i am very pleased and It jumps out of the hole.
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    Seafarer Decals

    I need to replace my Grady White decals on the side of my cabin. Its a 98 228 Seafarer. My dealer says that they no longer make those, but he could get me the new GW decals. Any Suggestions?
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    Prop Question for 228G

    Went to a 15.25x17, what a difference. Thank you everyone for your input.
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    Need Prop sizing help

    I have a 228G with ox66 225 yamaha. Hole shot is horrible and when RPM drops below 4200 boat sits down (comes off plane) speed drops dramatically. WOT is about 5700RPMS at 36-37Knots. Prop on motor is now 13.75 x 17. Any one turning something better or any good suggestions. Thanks
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    Prop Question for 228G

    I beleive the 17 inch pitch is correct I thinking about going to a 14 1/2 to a 15 inch Dia. Do you have a recommendation on which? The Whole shot and lower RPMS the boat wants to sit down on the stern, once you get get over 4200 rpms the boat planes out fine, but if it slides below 4200 it...
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    Prop Question for 228G

    I just talked to a prop shop, he said that the wheel is to small and recommended that i try a 14.25 by 17. Because i need more power and the increase in dia will make a difference. My question is, is that 1/2 inch going to make that much difference? Does any one have any ideas? Thanks
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    Prop Question for 228G

    The motor is mounted in the top hole of both the motor and the bracket. The bottom is clean and it is a yahama SS prop. Thanks
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    Prop Question for 228G

    I have a 98 228G with a 225 yamaha ox66. the prop on it is a 13 3/4 x 17. I can turn the prop up to 5700. My problem is at 38 to 4000 RPMs the boat wants to squat and my cruise speed is about 15 to 17 knots. At 4200 to 4300 my cruise speed is 20-22 knots. My mechanic say my best fuel econ is...