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    Buying a 2005 Gulfstream

    Thanks for the reply! Fortunately I was able to buy a used Solas 4 blade 15" & it's working great!
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    Buying a 2005 Gulfstream

    I recently bought a 99 232 Gulfstream with a 250 Yamaha OX66. I downsized from a 25' Grady Sailfish w 2 200 hp OX66's. My only disappointment is the 250 hp struggles to stay on plane under 4000rpm! My 25' had no problem staying on plane at 3500rpm. With twin 150's I doubt you'd have that problem...
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    Help with 232 Gulfstream

    I've owned boats since the 1950's, I've put bigger trim tabs on it, I'm very confident in the tach, the bottom is very clean as the boat is kept on a lift & no matter how I trim the motor it doesn't help & the motor has a "Whale Tale"!
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    Help with 232 Gulfstream

    Hi, I recently bought a 99 232 Gulfstream with a 250hp Yamaha OX66 that runs great except it won't stay on plane below 4100 RPM. It has no problem turning 5400 RPM. It came with a SS 15-1/4" X 17" prop. It also has a spare 15-1/4"x 15" aluminum prop that I installed but it didn't seem to make...