trying new props
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trying new props
I finally found some different props to try. I am going from 6" hub 4 blade 15 3/8 X 26 to a 4" hub 16 X 25 3 blade. My old props I could only turn to 4200-4300. How many rpms do you think I will gain if any from these new props. I also changed my drives from turning out to turning in now. I also had a porpois problem in smoother water. My drives are number III speedmasters.
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I think your still going to be too big.. You need to spin those motors about 51/5200 and with the increase in diameter I don't think your going to pick up that much maybe 500..
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Yea I am worried to but I hope you are right with your 500 guess. I would be happy with 500rpms, atleast I am getting closer, LOL. He also has a set of 14 1/2 X 24 4 blades. I told him not to bring them though. I was told I need atleast 16" diameter for transom lift to try to stop some of the porposing. What do you think Excal?
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I was able to spin the 16 X 25 3 blade to 4800 maybe 4900 rpm Sunday morning. My eyes were watering to bad to see for sure lol. The boat seemed to be riding very good and stable in the flat water.