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    Bil, I have owned this boat for 7 years, and...

    Bil,
    I have owned this boat for 7 years, and never measured it.
    When I bought it, I was told it was 10'
    I decided to go out and measure it today, 'cause of what you said.
    11' 6" x 5' 10" Good...
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    Duane, I've admired your wood prop in the other...

    Duane,
    I've admired your wood prop in the other thread, and wondered how it would perform.
    I think that GSG looks great on your boat... Classy! Bet it sounds good too.
    One thing I seem to run in...
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    From Wood Paddle Prop to ???

    I am changing props.
    1600 VW (stock 40HP) with 2:1 Belt Drive
    Previous prop was a 68 x 32" FL Airboat Wideblade Prop.
    357
    Boat was plenty fast, yet a bit slow to get on a plane.
    Handled...
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    This guy says Arrowprop sells (sold) them....

    This guy says Arrowprop sells (sold) them.
    Didn't see them on their sight.
    I can vouch for its durability and it is smooth.
    I had a 68" Paddle prop 3.75 thick, a lot of prop. Smooth...
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    Thanks Dave, I may just build them. I am...

    Thanks Dave, I may just build them.
    I am familiar with the materials and process, and it makes the boat "part of your family" when you build it yourself...
    I like the idea of closed cell foam...
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    Got poly on the bottom, and the reduction is Air...

    Got poly on the bottom, and the reduction is Air Boat Drive 2:1 Belt Drive.

    The little boat runs along about 35-38mph on the GPS.
    Motor is totally stock, Dual Port VW 40hp straight from Brazil,...
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    10' Hydra Bee VW 1600 w/ 2:1 belt

    Here's my 10' Hydra Bee with th the 2:1 VW 40HP.

    Been sittin' since a tree fell across the bow during Hurricane Charlie.

    Now I am going to build a new cage, change rudder (to 2), and get a new...
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    Wanted- couple of decent Rudders

    My boat has one Big Rudder and I want to build a new cage and go with 2 Rudders.

    3' or 4' - Airfoil if possible.

    Orlando Area

    Thanks,
    Don
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    I love my boat, and wanted to learn as much as I...

    I love my boat, and wanted to learn as much as I can, before I do anything to it.
    I can't afford to pay for too many mistakes, so I'll be happy to learn from others'.
    So, I had extra motivation to...
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    Back to the future

    They are most likely counting blades.

    Here's a DC3 pilot's comment

    "Robert Campbell - Yes, it's a good idea to pull the prop through by hand if a radial has not been run for several days. ...
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    I had a bit of trouble registering tonight. If...

    I had a bit of trouble registering tonight.

    If you use the link on the "Front Page" (http://miniairboatassoc.com/) that says Register, it says "User registration is currently not allowed."...
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    Thanks to Duane Scarborough!

    Thanks to Duane for telling me about your website, and for you all letting me join your forums. I look forward to learning a lot more about my boat.

    It's a 10' Hydra Bee aluminum with a 40 hp VW...
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