Customer Comments

I thought I had an excellent prop [not ding or scrape] but wanted a few more RPMs and speed. Sent it to Rich and it came back making even a better hole shot, more RPMs and speed. He found the prop out of balance and he got that straighten out. The big thing is, I thought I had good mid range, now I have great mid range. When he shipped the prop back, Rich told me I'd get better handling and he told the truth. Great job. The only thing was he shipped my doorbell button back [private joke].

Frank Eagles
Roleville, NC

Chris Barrington
Jacksonville, Florida

John Von Bereghy
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

My hole shot and WOT are just unbelievable. Many thanks again

Bob Scheurer

Ricky Sutphin
Cana, Virginia

Talked with Rich about my setup, speed, RPM, what prop’s I had run, etc.  Basically I told him I would like all the good points of the various prop’s I had run, and some more speed (along with world peace, a bucket full of $100 bills, and a weekend with Michelle Pfeiffer). I commend Rich for always having the time to talk to me and educate me in my numerous calls to him.  Rich gave me a recommendation of what prop I should send to him to work over for my particular setup. I got the prop he recommended, sent it to him to do his thing, and tadaaaa, it worked great! Got the holeshot, handling, RPM, etc., I wanted and gave the ol underpowered heavy Cajun a 4 MPH (GPS) boost!  Now I can at least keep HawgHawler’s and ChampioNrider’s roost in sight a little longer ;-)

I know, go ahead and drill me for not putting this on Boats n Motors or the Props board, I only mention it here as those who have never considered a tuned prop, might want to consider it...best money I’ve spent in while.  Actually, I liked Rich’s work so much, as I was loading the boat when leaving the lake last time out, with the motor running, I purposefully trimmed the motor down into the concrete (ouchhhh!), just so I could send it back to him to work on some more. How’s that for a truly dedicated customer?  Thanks for the great work and service Rich.....

Charlie Beach
Missouri

Rich,
I was totally frustrated with my setup. My holeshots were sluggish at best, top end speed was far short of the boats capabilities. I spent many dollars trying to dial in my setup at the local Marina.  I was referred to you by an internet friend who guaranteed me that you were the best. This was the best advice I was ever given. I took my boat for a ride after you did the propeller. I never expected what came next. The boat jumped right out of the water and my Top end speed is now in the mid to upper 60’s @ 5800. I have already been telling my friends in the Chesapeake Bay Area about your services and now display your stickers on my trailer. I wish I could tell everyone who has ever wasted time and money trying to get their setups correct to start with you. As far as I am concerned there is no other propeller service. My money was well spent and I whole heartedly thank you for your patience, advice, many e-mail’s and unbelievably fast service.

Joe Riccio
United Auto Workers
General Motors/Saturn

Rich,
I have spoke with you on at least 3 occasions regarding my 2001 X17 Xpress bass boat with a 90hp Yamaha two stroke. You recommended a Stiletto 13 1/4" by 17 pitch prop to me. I wanted to take a moment to say thanks. I was faced with a good probability of buying the wrong prop for my application. However, with your recommendation, I am a very satisfied customer. The boat lifts as well at 4000 rpms as it did before at 5500 rpms. The boat has gained 4mph measured on a GPS. The ride and handling is much improved too. It lifts without the porpoising that I had experienced before. I wanted to take a minute to tell you about my results, so you can file it away for the next guy with a small aluminum Xpress that wants it to be a race boat(ha! ha!). I am planning on changing the reeds and maybe using hydrotecs recreational head along with their carb upgrades, I am sure that I will be by to visit with a prop to tune. Thanks again!

Sincerely,
Dallas
Shreveport, LA

I didn't know exactly where to send this note but thought that you want/need to know what I have to say about your rework of my Renegade. I have not had a chance to run the boat for top speed numbers. If you recall, I was more interested in the overall performance of the boat including economy and rough water handling. The economy has appeared to have gone up slightly, but I am still checking. I have run about 100-125 gallons of gas through her and had a chance to check the over all performance except for very rough water. ( I have not run the rework in 5' waves or greater yet)
My wife and I fish mainly for walleyes. We spend about 50 days a year in the boat together. I spend about another 20 in the boat without her. I share this information with you so that you have a better understanding of how familiar with the boat/ride we are. I would like to comment on the overall handling since my rework. I can honestly say that the FIRST time I ran the throttle up that I noticed that the prop had a LOT of bite. The boat rides noticeably higher in the water.

Jim
Rochester, MN

Thanks Rich!
I can’t say enough about the great service, advice and craftsmanship I have received from you. The product you have produced lives up to the promises I hoped for and then some. My rpm is up by 300 and my craft’s speed has increased by 3 mph. The hole shot has vastly improved and the handling is on par with the best boats have ever witnessed. This is by far the best investment I have made, or I believe could have made to improve my boats performance. Not only am I impressed but all my club’s members are too. I thought the reed valve change I made was the best thing I could have done for my boat but this has further enhanced the modifications made even more. Rich you have my permission to give anyone who wants it my email address and I will respond to him or her personally about my experience. Once again, THANKS!

Roy Edwards
Neptune, New Jersey

Rich,
Been quite busy this past fishing season and have not had the opportunity to comment on the prop rebuild you did for me. Again you did an outstanding job. Running a 25 Renegade on a Rude 150 is pushing it as far as getting those critical rpm's, but with the addition of the ventilation holes, the hole shot is amazing with still keeping the top end and handling at the peek performance level. Again I am more than satisfied with your fine craftsmanship.. By the way your outstanding packaging method is rated #1. I don''t think even UPS could damage a prop packaged like that. Hey I even put the decals on my trailer :-) Thanks again,

BassaholicPa - Bob Scheurer
Linden, PA

I have had several props worked here and every time the quality of work and the craftsmanship were beyond my expectations. Little did I realize what I was actually getting for the money until I sent my prop off to Longview, Texas since the price was so much cheaper. The prop I got back was as bad or worse than a stock prop and my Ranger no longer performed anywhere close to how it did before. LESSON LEARNED, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!. What you will get from a prop work by Rich is beyond comparison and the dollars are nothing compared to the performance your prop will have.

Jeff Smith Texarkana, USA  11/09/04

Rich..

You reworked my factory prop on my 225 Mercury,  it made my Champion a really fast boat in my opinion. Exceptional hole shot, up on pad and moving QUICK.... For a Heavy Boat my Champion / 225 Merc is a blast to run.. Sometime too much fun for a Bass Boat.. Thanks for being a Perfectionist in the Prop/Boat Performance Market.. If anyone asks for Performance Prop Work.. They get your # from me.

  Thanks Again

  David Wilson  Longview, TX  02/22/05