Originally posted by RDT-G23
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Originally posted by GMLIII View Post
I thought both the prop and rudder were much larger than the G23/G25
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Originally posted by RDT-G23 View PostI'm 200 miles away from my P23, and was wondering what prop they put on the boat. Do any P23 owners know? I'm told it is definitely different from what is used on the G23/25.
I hope this redeems me from my earlier post listing an incorrect P23 trailering height.
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Originally posted by memerr View Post
My P23 arrived at the dealer yesterday afternoon. I went by today to set eyes on it for the first time. For those P23 buyers that have the LSA/XR7 motor, I was told the prop is the same as current G23/G25 boats 17x17 with 2:1 transmission. However, RDT-G23 and others that have the LT4/ZZ8 motor, the prop is now an 18x13.5. This is different because of the additional power and resulting in a transmission of 1.5:1. Attached are two pictures of the prop that came with my P23 that is not yet installed.
I hope this redeems me from my earlier post listing an incorrect P23 trailering height.
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We all understand that the prop shaft failures on Gs over the years had much to do with improper manufacturing versus the prop shaft diameter. That said, I hope the more substantial prop shaft on the Paragon further protects against the same issue. (Frankly, I always had this potential failure in the back of my mind with my G23 when further away from my lakehouse/at times when I was on the lake with few others...)
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Originally posted by RDT-G23 View PostWe all understand that the prop shaft failures on Gs over the years had much to do with improper manufacturing versus the prop shaft diameter. That said, I hope the more substantial prop shaft on the Paragon further protects against the same issue. (Frankly, I always had this potential failure in the back of my mind with my G23 when further away from my lakehouse/at times when I was on the lake with few others...)Last edited by GMLIII; 03-21-2020, 09:31 AM.
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Originally posted by GMLIII View Post
That is why you should invest in a Seatow membership if you have not already done so. Best protection investment I have ever made. I purchased it about a month before my shaft broke whereby Seatow towed my boat to the dealer which took approx 3 1/2 hours for the tow. Your fee may be different then mine in Virginia but and annual membership for inland waters only cost $118.00 per year. If I didn't have Seatow that tow would have cost me around $600.00
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I took the proceeds from the sale of the spare prop for my G23 and paid the delta to get a spare prop for the Paragon (Acme 3563). I have my fingers crossed that it will fit in the cushioned "weekend saver bag/kit). It says the bag is good up to an 18" prop, but I can say that 17" prop in it had little room...
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Honestly, I haven't even driven it yet. It is getting ceramic coated, light tint on the windshield, trailer clear bra'd in places. I took delivery from the dealer about a month ago, put it in storage-waiting for good weather to bring it back to Houston to get the aforementioned stuff done before even putting it in the water; this virus stuff has slowed things a bit as well. The dealer, for what it is worth, (when "shaking it down") "raved" about it-said it was quite noticable. It has 2.6 hours on it, none with me in the driver seat. I hope to have it done this week and take it back to the lake next weekend (weather permitting)... Long answer, I know...
Last edited by RDT-G23; 04-05-2020, 10:46 AM.
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We finally got ours out up north on Friday. It has been hard to find a day above mid 50’s without a lot of wind. Friday was 65 and 5-10mph winds so we got some wakeboarding in. I’m not sure there would ever be an off season for me if I lived down south.
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Stay tuned. My dealer, N3 Boatworks in Indianapolis took mine which is the ZZ8 and their stock XR7 to compare side by side. Video should post any day. I wasn’t there but was told it took the XR7 off the line and beat it to 23.7 mph until PP took over. Both fully ballasted. I’ll let you know when video posts.
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Originally posted by memerr View PostStay tuned. My dealer, N3 Boatworks in Indianapolis took mine which is the ZZ8 and their stock XR7 to compare side by side. Video should post any day. I wasn’t there but was told it took the XR7 off the line and beat it to 23.7 mph until PP took over. Both fully ballasted. I’ll let you know when video posts.
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