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2 blades since I hit that rock
3
1.63%
3 blade
49
26.63%
4 blade
124
67.39%
5 blade
17
9.24%
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How many blades on your prop?

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Old 01-20-2003, 09:49 AM
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Hey, our old hydroplanes all used 2 blade props. Most efficient there is. Dont need prop lift on an air effect hull.
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Old 01-20-2003, 10:52 AM
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I usually use a 26 Bravo 1. I have a labbed 25 Mirage plus that was bumped up to a 26 that I use on occasion.
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Old 01-20-2003, 10:52 AM
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Speaking of props. What is the difference between a regualar bravo prop and a cleaver type prop?
 
Old 01-20-2003, 10:56 AM
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Mine has three, thinking of getting it tweaked a little bit.
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Stainless Turbo 3........ Not enough cash to try different ones!!!
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Old 01-20-2003, 12:35 PM
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What style prop do you run? I have 4 blades for all around good, and 3 blades for top speed.
Do you really run faster with 3 compared to 4? How much?
 
Old 01-20-2003, 01:48 PM
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There should be some fractional vote options for those that boat on Il Chain of Lakes.

I use a Rev4.
 
Old 01-20-2003, 07:03 PM
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Curt, I run 2mph faster with a Mirage Plus than I do with my Bravo 1's. Doesn't sound like much, but thats all it takes to push the gps over 70mph.
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I run a tweaked 4-blade Bravo one. Was 26p now is 25p. tried a 3-blade and with the agressive X dimension took forever to get on plane and lost 5mph on top end.
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Sean, I was just going to ask when are they going to come out with 6 blades. Does someone already make them?
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