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Solo Run & Prop Trial

Dixon goes out solo to test a new propeller. The prop was not a great match for the boat - too much pitch & rake. This was the first time Dixon had to run full throttle.

The prop had too much pitch and full throttle was required to accelerate off the corner (like trying to accelerate in a car in 5th gear).

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Date: 10/04/2008
Owner: Dragon Keeper
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Stack fire on the start.  A sick carb created a flooded engine.

Stack fire on the start. A sick carb created a flooded engine.

Date: 10/04/2008
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Burning off the excess fuel from the flooded start.  The carb is going to the carburetor  hospital.

Burning off the excess fuel from the flooded start. The carb is going to the carburetor hospital.

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Slow warm-up lap to assess prop handling qualities.

Slow warm-up lap to assess prop handling qualities.

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Notice how the boat is running "down hill."  This is indicitive of too much rake.

Notice how the boat is running "down hill." This is indicitive of too much rake.

Date: 10/04/2008
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Skip, Ron, Ryan, David & John Rheinberger intently watching the boat ride with the new prop.

Skip, Ron, Ryan, David & John Rheinberger intently watching the boat ride with the new prop.

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The prop created a very nice roostertail....and quick speeds.

The prop created a very nice roostertail....and quick speeds.

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Backing off at 155 MPH into the corner.

Backing off at 155 MPH into the corner.

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Full throttle and practically no acceleration off the exit pin - too much pitch in the prop.

Full throttle and practically no acceleration off the exit pin - too much pitch in the prop.

Date: 10/04/2008
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Full roostertail down the back stretch.

Full roostertail down the back stretch.

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Skip, Ron, Ryan, David & John discussing the new prop.

Skip, Ron, Ryan, David & John discussing the new prop.

Date: 10/04/2008
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