Originally Posted by 502ss

So 20 seconds isn't terrible and it's about exactly what I saw with my 4 blades! Are you using tab? With just me and the girlfriend in the boat we could get on plane with the 4 blades without any tab. Add another 2 bodies and you needed tab or she would just plow for ever. The three blades, never need tab even with 5 adults in the boat! Totally different behavior, now I just wish the 3 blades ran as smooth as the 4's!

As a test you should try to put your hands on a set of 3 to try? I would love to see how it behaves!