herring vs rolla an merc
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From: Bradenton Florida
I am running old,old mercs 4 blades on a single #5 with a 32 foot boat and 750 HP.
Found that i have 16 % prop slip , but still no damage or anything wrong with the prop.
The funny thing is they say SUMMIT on them .LOL
Found that i have 16 % prop slip , but still no damage or anything wrong with the prop.
The funny thing is they say SUMMIT on them .LOL
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Herings good top end high slip #s at lower speeds.
Im running Mercs new 16.5x 38 @ 18 Degree rake.
1200 Hp rated and came with a year warranty.I have turned 40 pitch herings 500 rpm more with little top end gain.Just depends what your looking for.I like the warranty.
Im running Mercs new 16.5x 38 @ 18 Degree rake.
1200 Hp rated and came with a year warranty.I have turned 40 pitch herings 500 rpm more with little top end gain.Just depends what your looking for.I like the warranty.
Last edited by HotPursuit; 10-09-2008 at 09:03 PM.
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i do about 100 hrs per year and really want s much top end speed as possible and am running a 17x24 merc 4b at present if i were to go to hering would i go with more blades less pitch less dia or stay the same im getting 20%slip with the merc
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Need more information on your hull,HP,Drive,Ratio



