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what our clients have to say!
Hey Troy,
Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for the tour of your
shop the other day. Needless to say, I was impressed with all of
the hardware and 'software' that it takes to do your job. It is
truly a marriage of technology and brute force. I enjoyed talking
with you in the back shop and I appreciate the extra time you always
take to make sure that even thickheaded guys like me understand
the physics of what we need to do to achieve a certain level of
performance in regard to our propulsion. I walked out feeling like
I should've been carrying a diploma...Seriously though, your service
is second to none and I know that the guys you serve in the fleet
down here really appreciate the extra effort you give to keep us
all rigged up.
I am itching to run these new ZFs and I'll let you know how they
feel and perform as soon as I get this steering cooler back on.
If they're half as smooth as the old pair you tuned up for me, I'll
be expecting plenty of flatline bites...Take care and I'll see you
this weekend at John's.
Sincerely,
Jeff James
Reel Deal
www.obxboats.com
Troy
I spoke with you yesterday (Fri.) re. an explaination of your report.
--Job # 737205F
I sea traialed yesterday and I'm very pleased with results.
Yanmar says that the RPM should turn between 3350 and 3450 at WOT.
I was able to get it to 3400. at that RPM , in a mild chop against
the wind, full fuel and water, with only 5% trim, I reached 18.5
on the GPS. That compares with about 17.2 on fairly flat water last
fall.
While I was not looking for added speed as much as attaining a proper
RPM at open throttle You were correct that I should see more speed.
Thanks If you have further questions you can call me at 804 435-6685
Dave Hopton
Irvington, VA
Dear Troy,
Thanks again for your fantastic service and superior, quality work
on the wheels for the 54' 2006 Hatteras SF with the c32 cats. Here
are the amazing facts: The bubbles behind the boat were drastically
reduced; In slow vessel mode, one engine in neutral; no longer a
no wake violation; At 30 knots, we went from 125 gal/hr (combined)
to 105 gal/hr (combined). That's a savings for us of 80 gal each
fishing trip from VB. We also increased our wide open under load,
RPM's from 2245 to the manufacturer's spec's at 2350. This allows
us to cruise at 36-37 knots at 80% load (previous cruise at 80%
load was 33/34 knots).
Capt Bill Richardson
"Reelin-N-Dealin" 2006 54' Hatteras
Dear Troy
Wildcat provides outstanding service: quick turnaround, precise
workmanship, and expert recommendations. Zimmerman Marine relies
heavily on Wildcat for new propellers, and for repair work on older
props.
Steve Zimmerman
Dear Troy,
A quick note to thank you for your excellent work over the last
5 years (those being years Wildcat worked on Backlash wheels), we
have placed in the top three (first, second, third) for six tournaments.
The smaller three blade wheels allow us to go slow for winter rockfish
trips. And we like the economy of 20 knots/20 gallon/hr (combined).
But I really get excited with the 24x27 ZF 4 blades. Your recommendations
were right on: 30 knot cruise, 35 knot top end, zero cavitation,
super smooth and (best of all) fuel economy!!!
Right after we put the 4 blades on in Hatteras, we won the 2007
Hatteras Village Open with a 613# Blue Marlin and another release.
If someone thinks you are too high - don't forget -you are saving
them money on fuel. And that fuel expense is not likely to change!!!
Thanks again, Troy and Team,
Capt Steve Richardson owner/operator "Backlash"
Troy,
Sorry I took so long with this but the real world interfered with
things. Below you will find some pictures of the new wheel after
it was installed on Knock Na Shee. With the old wheel I got 6.6
knots at 6 gallons per hour. The new one gives me 8+ at 4.7 gallons
per hour. Not too bad! My friend, who has a sister of the Knock,
figures I may be able to improve the consumption with a little adjusting
of the trim. Maybe so; but I'm not complaining about things as they
stand.
Thanks for your help,
Richard Bauman,
Knock Na Shee - Baltimore, MD
Dear Troy,
I would like to thank you for the excellent service you have provided
in the purchase and service of the props fro the Canyon Express.
You always came through with fast and reliable service of the props
on the old Canyon Express as well as providing and fine-tuning the
props for the current Bayliss Boatworks Canyon Express.
We now have re-powered and as always you have accommodated our every
need. Your expertise is second to none. Thanks again and I look
forward to working with you for many years.
Sincerely,
Greg Span
Canyon Express
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courtesy - John Bayliss & the Bayliss Boatworks Crew |
Dear Troy,
I want to thank you for all of your hard work in the last year.
Since opening our boatyard, we have been very busy and through all
of the fast turn-arounds and high demand you have come through for
us every time.
Your superior knowledge and outstanding customer service are unmatched.
John Bayliss & the Bayliss Boatworks Crew
Thank you to
all of our clients and customers for their support and continued
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