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The tech guy from Solas got back. Spoke with him, sharp guy, 45 years of boat racing experience, based in Miami, knows Donzi's...

Told me that the Titan is the only one available for the AQ270...

Thanks Mattyboy

Ok, thanks we can rule out the Lexor.
the question that remains is Titan or Titan 3. Here is what the box says:
Titan: High Power Applications. High camber blade and large blade area design. ...

Anybody have an opinion on the Solas Titan vs the Titan 3 vs the Lexor? I ordered a Titan because that is all I thought was available. The box it came in showed the other two. Looks like the Titan...

Nice looking boat. Thanks for the info. I see you used the cone. Did it require any special washers? Not sure if my 270 is different from your 280 in that regard.

21 inch Solas arrived today. It's a beaut. Seems big though. Please tell me I ordered the right one. It's LH of course bu the diameter is 15 5/8. Is that right? Fingers crossed...

Good stuff Bill, thanks

Thanks for the comments. My question wasn't whether trim (not tilt) was good. It was really asking if anyone knew what was involved. When you say "relatively little expense" it sounds like you may...

I'm gonna take your advice. Just ordered the prop. I'll let you know in a few months.

PS thanks for saving me from my crazy self

I have a 73 x-18 with a Volvo-Penta 270 and really want to have trim added to it, to essentially convert it to a 270t. Am I crazy to try? I learned I need to find and install a 270t transom shield...

Okay, I am ready to spring for a 21 inch Solas. I know I need a LH, SS 21 inch. Is there anything else I need to specify? Does anyone know a good place to buy one and what the correct product code...

Awesome info guys. @Mattyboy, l loved the explanation about efficiency. I had no idea and it makes so much sense! It answered a lot of my questions too.

I see engine compartment decals for sale and I saw one applied. It looks cool but is it vintage? I want to keep my boat as original, but I am tempted. Anybody know the background?

I spoke with my mechanic today and he was referring to the original specs from the booklet I gave him. He's said that Chris Crft 350 produces 320 hp and is supposed to run at 5700 RPM. He's said it...

Did you end up buying that Solas 21 inch prop from your link below and was it the one that fit well? I am about to order and (like you) want to make sure I order the right one. Mind if I ask you...

Thanks Mattyboy- great info, really appreciate it.

i have seen conflicting opinions on how many RPM's I should be running wide open. It's a rebuilt Chevy 350 Chris Craft marine engine so it is...

Thanks for the help and sorry about your knee.

Can you give me a little more info on what was necessary on your prop shaft? I was hoping I could just put it on. What did you have to drill? Does...

16 with a 23 pitch and that much hp plus trim?! That will be unreal. Let us know. Take a video of that too.

This forum is great, thanks guys. I just joined and can see already this is going to be fantastic.

So it looks like a 21 inch pitch is the right one for me, maybe 23 but not for now. Couple...

Interesting, I have the boat that came off the production line in Feb of 1973 number 58. It has a Chris Craft Chevy 350 with a Volvo-Penta 270.

I read some great content about this subject especially from Big Griz. I have an all original 1973 X18 with a recently re-built 350 Chevy 300+hp through a Volvo-Penta 270 no trim of course. I am...

I'll try to takes picture for you next week