Triple engine fountain guys
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From: Central Square & Fishers Landing, 1000 Islands NY
Has anyone or does anyone run a one size pitch larger prop on the center drive? Reason I ask is that my center motor spins about 200-300 rpms more than the outers. My center prop doesn't have a diffuser ring on it but I doubt that is giving me that much more rpm. I have heard that this little trick can gain you a little bit and I'd like some opinions before I go chasing down a 25 or 26 four blade. I run 24 Bravos on it now, one RH and two LH. All three drives run -2 IMCO shorties.
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From: Long Island, NY
That seems to run counter to the issues I've had with my triples. My center tends to run lower by 100-200 RPM because the drive is deeper than the outers (ie: I have to give the center a little more throttle to make the RPM's even). I think you might have something there with the diffuser. Have you tried to swap one of the outer props with the center to see if it is the diffuser?



