4 blade prop
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nedarb2
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"Another option in boat propeller is the number of blades, three or four. The difference, in a nutshell, is speed and performance. A three-blade propeller is capable of the fastest speeds but doesn't perform so well during hard turns. A four-blade propeller produces better handling at lower speeds and in turns, but tends to propel a boat just a bit slower."
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The Fish Assassin
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I love sufring those big rollers home, I like it when I can angle just right and rip down the sides of them at breakneck speeds! If you do it just right you can ride it for a while.I had a 90+ yr old guest from Germany who just loved standing up beside me when I surfed em big ones home.
Take only what you need.
Take only what you need.
wolf
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I have a 17 pitch SS mirage for a 225 merc if you are interested??
that I want to sell.
Wolf
Blue Wolf Charters
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that I want to sell.
Wolf
Blue Wolf Charters
www.bluewolfcharters.com
wolf
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For my boat it works great as I had troubles being on a pod I tried about 7 different props and it worked the best its a heck of a lot of money to just buy props last time I checked a SS prop was close to a grand which is dumb. Lucky Don at WESt isle let me try so many different types and his knowledge is great highly recommend him.
Good luck
Wolf
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Good luck
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highlights
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I have a Yamaha 225 Four stroke. My hole shot wasn't the best and the overload sensor would kill power temporarily. ( I had a few more people aboard than normal) The guys at Sherwood convinced me to swap to a saltwater series stainless blade. Can't quite remember the pitch off hand . They'd be able to tell you the specs for your particular motor though. At about $1000.00 for a new prop I just about had a heart atttack. Turned out they gave me a good price for my stock prop. So for six hundred bucks the boat acts entirely differant. I swear, I could easily pull a skier no problem . Hole shot is amazing! My 24' Striper is a new beast
Props make a huge differance.
Props make a huge differance.
fishin_magician
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4 blade props usually eat more fuel so if you got better fuel economy...you're doing very well.
From my experiences propping boats... if your boat is underpowered..a 4 blade definitely helps matters...it will allow you to stay up on plane at lower revs and give you better holeshot.
I'm running 3 Blade Enertias now...if your boat is high powered to the max, get the Enertias...they're absolutely wicked and worth the money....good for cruising and when you get on it...it's like adding more 10 percent or more horsepower...depending on your boat, it's a totally different animal. GPS picked up over 3 mph on the top end from my aluminums and gained 1.75 at cruise.
Don't cheap out on your prop...all props are NOT equal--ie lesser brands or "knock offs". Don't buy cheapo stuff either....and beware of many of these "prop shops" who are wanting to sell you at reduced prices, "looks good" doesn't equal "performs great". Prop repair and remanufacturing is a lost art and many of the guys can make it look good..but at a cost of performance because it's all in the blades.
fishin_magician
Well-Known Member
4 blade props usually eat more fuel so if you got better fuel economy...you're doing very well.
From my experiences propping boats... if your boat is underpowered..a 4 blade definitely helps matters...it will allow you to stay up on plane at lower revs and give you better holeshot.
I'm running 3 Blade Enertias now...if your boat is high powered to the max, get the Enertias...they're absolutely wicked and worth the money....good for cruising and when you get on it...it's like adding more 10 percent or more horsepower...depending on your boat, it's a totally different animal. GPS picked up over 3 mph on the top end from my aluminums and gained 1.75 at cruise.
Don't cheap out on your prop...all props are NOT equal--ie lesser brands or "knock offs". Don't buy cheapo stuff either....and beware of many of these "prop shops" who are wanting to sell you at reduced prices, "looks good" doesn't equal "performs great". Prop repair and remanufacturing is a lost art and many of the guys can make it look good..but at a cost of performance because it's all in the blades.
Gunsmith
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If you have deep pockets and run your boat flat out you will see a bit better economy. With the four blade prop you sacrifice a bit on the top end to get a better hole shot and cruise range. Often with a four blade prop you have to drop a pitch because you get that better bite.
Gunsmith
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If you have deep pockets and run your boat flat out you will see a bit better economy. With the four blade prop you sacrifice a bit on the top end to get a better hole shot and cruise range. Often with a four blade prop you have to drop a pitch because you get that better bite.
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