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   I have a 94 CB nautique and water will not drain from the battery box. The drain at the rear seems to be plugged by what feels like foam. Can I drill a new drain hole elsewhere? Thanks in advance.

TRBeng did I miss your prop test post????

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94nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-22-2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote 94nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: water problem Posted: July-24-2008 at 2:04pm
	I have a 94 CB nautique and water will not drain from the battery box. The drain at the rear seems to be plugged by what feels like foam. Can I drill a new drain hole elsewhere? Thanks in advance. TRBeng did I miss your prop test post????

TRBenj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21184	Post Options Post Reply Quote TRBenj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-24-2008 at 2:38pm
	Your best bet is to just get the water out with a sponge- drilling a hole will just allow water to escape to the one place you dont want it- between the floor and hull. I still havent put together my prop test results in a post or article- but give me some specifics and I can make a recommendation. What prop do you have now, what RPM/speed are you turning, what is the boat used for, which engine/tranny, goals, etc.

94nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-22-2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote 94nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-25-2008 at 12:50am
	TRBenj, I have the stock OJ 14 x 16 3-blade prop, engine is the carb'd ProBoss, top speed about 46mph at 4700rpm. I really don't run wide open too much. It seemed like it pulled more rpms with the protec ignition than with the replacement skidim ignition although I really haven't pushed this too much. The boat is mainly used for slalom at 34mph. When I phoned ACME they suggested the 1442 or the 668 which is a 4 blade with a little more cup to reduce prop speed. The thinking there was if the prop turns slower then the wake will be smaller. I'd like the lowest, softest wake possible. Acceleration is fine as it is. Thanks for your help.

TRBenj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21184	Post Options Post Reply Quote TRBenj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-25-2008 at 12:53pm
	For all around performance, Id say the Acme 1442 is the hot ticket for the ProBoss 90-96 Nautiques. However, if youre more concerned with the wake, the OJ 428 (13x15.5 4-blade) will cut down the RPM's a bit- which should soften the wake a tad. It'll give up a few MPH on the top compared to the 3-blade Acme, and wont have quite the holeshot either- but its a very smooth prop and will likely be a big upgrade over your stocker.

94nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-22-2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote 94nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-26-2008 at 10:50am
	Thanks for your help.

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