What prop should I be running ?
08-06-2006, 08:35 AM
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What prop should I be running ?
30' Sutphen Ocean Pacer. Stock Merc 420`s with TRS drives.
I`m currently running 26p Bravo 4 blades, that`s what the boat had on it when I bought it. Mike told me the boat was a little overpropped and I agree. I can`t spin the engines more than 4200 rpm. I`m seeing 65 mph GPS.
What are most guys running on their Sutphens ? 3 blades ? 4 blades ?
Does a 26" pitch sound like too much for a 420hp Merc ?
It planes well and has decent mid-range....
I`m currently running 26p Bravo 4 blades, that`s what the boat had on it when I bought it. Mike told me the boat was a little overpropped and I agree. I can`t spin the engines more than 4200 rpm. I`m seeing 65 mph GPS.
What are most guys running on their Sutphens ? 3 blades ? 4 blades ?
Does a 26" pitch sound like too much for a 420hp Merc ?
It planes well and has decent mid-range....
08-08-2006, 10:20 PM
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Re: What prop should I be running ?
Originally Posted by HigherPower
What are most guys running on their Sutphens ? 3 blades ? 4 blades ?
08-10-2006, 01:12 AM
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Re: What prop should I be running ?
We have the same boat and are running 23 mirage three blades, Boat used to get out OK but with the new 468 roller motors we have a hard time getting on plane with it. we are looking to buy some 4 blades now.
Let us know if those are for sale??
Let us know if those are for sale??
