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Esal	02-22-2012 07:24 AM

3 blade maraige vs 4 blade bravo

Which prop is going to give you more slip at cruising speed and wot. And what percent difference is there for slip between the 2 in approxamently the same size.

HALLETT FAN

02-22-2012 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Esal (Post 3623764)

Which prop is going to give you more slip at cruising speed and wot. And what percent difference is there for slip between the 2 in approxamently the same size.

In my old Hallett 240 , the 3 blade gave me the best top end , but the 4 blade had better mid-range with a little less slip . Mid- range was about 4-5 mph better w/ 4 blade , 5 mph better top end w / 3 blade !

Griff

02-22-2012 02:14 PM

It depends on the boat. Different boats = different results.

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