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Old 05-02-2006 | 12:00 PM
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I am wanting to upgrade the props on my Fountain but do not know what pitch to buy. I currently have the stock (I assume) 3 blade bravo props and am getting about 69mph gps out of her. I am wanting 4 blade but do not have the time or money to go through props trying to find the best one. Has anyone done this and if so, can you recommend the right props for my boat.
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Old 05-02-2006 | 01:26 PM
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You Can Call Mercury And Ask For Tech Support Called Last Year With Questions And They Were Very Helpful Or You Can Go To Mercury.com And They Have A Prop Guide That May Work For You
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Old 05-02-2006 | 04:33 PM
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Post in teh Prop section and you will lots of help
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Then call me!!!! You can't go faster than me on our first Fountains!!! whip
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Old 05-02-2006 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by outcastyj
I am wanting to upgrade the props on my Fountain but do not know what pitch to buy. I currently have the stock (I assume) 3 blade bravo props and am getting about 69mph gps out of her. I am wanting 4 blade but do not have the time or money to go through props trying to find the best one. Has anyone done this and if so, can you recommend the right props for my boat.
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What year/motors?
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Old 05-03-2006 | 08:13 AM
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What year/motors?
1990 with 365hp 454's and Bravo 1 drives.

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Then call me!!!! You can't go faster than me on our first Fountains!!! whip
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Old 05-03-2006 | 10:06 AM
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I found the spinelli prop to be the fastest on my 27 Fountain. I would definitely go 4 blade, say a 26 Bravo 1.
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Old 05-03-2006 | 10:28 AM
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Ive got some 28s you can try. 4 blades
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Old 05-03-2006 | 12:21 PM
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Non-Step???? Non steps have a hard time lifting the bow on a 4 blade. We've found they always run better on a three blade or a round ear 4 blade. If you run a 4 blade and find you need more trim to fly the bow remember you're puting more stress on the drives.
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Old 05-03-2006 | 03:46 PM
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for top speed on a non step.......3 blades
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