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Old 08-19-2018, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sdemore View Post
My question is, can growth get thick enough in a few months (Chesapeake Bay) to keep the engine from being able to spin the prop adequately? I thought about tangled rope, but I would expect to feel that spinning the shaft by hand.

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Steve
Steve, yes. I have a guy that lives on his boat that works at the marina right next to me where I keep my boat. He says the growth in the Chesapeake this year is above normal.

I would recommend arranging a short haul if you can. I have pictures of my boat (July) with the beginnings of a reef if you are interested in seeing them.
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