How are y’all getting solid hub props to bite?
Recently picked up an old style Quicksilver 18p Chopper. I’m running it on a light 1548 semi v .080” hull with a 50 yamaha. 6” of setback with prop shaft ~ 1 inch below bottom. Prop vents horribly coming out the hole. IF I manage to get it planed off it runs pretty well, but I’m hitting rev limiter (will be deleted) at about 44mph. If my calculations are correct that’s about 19% slip.
Question is, what can I do to cut down on the venting and slip? Will different thrust washers help? Can I relieve exhaust elsewhere? Also would cutting the weed cutters off help?
Thanks!