Best prop for carrying loads?
 

Hey guys, 88 Baja 240 w/454 mag. I have a 24p 4 blade and a 23p 3 blade, I love the 4blade for everyday cruising 23p for top speed, but when I take a group of friends with me both give me a slow take off. The 4blade is a little better, but I feel like it bogs the motor down, like I'm over propped. The 3 blade seems under propped, the engine revs but the prop slips. What size would be in between? Thoughts?

How many RPMS are you turning on the top end?

4600 w/4blade... I think around 4900 w/ 3blade.

Isnt that backwards?? I was under the impression you would use more pitch on the 3 blade and a little less on the 4 blade

That may be the case, that why I'm asking. The boat came with the 4blade, and I picked up the 3 last season from a guy online. So maybe a 25p 3blade or 23p 4?

You need to try a 22 b1 and a 23p rev 4!

Rev will be better out box, but blades could work the b1 better..

on your boat the rev 4 would be best and that prop for some reason dont give away any top speed,,may be 1 to 2 mph faster..

What about a quicksilver 25p 3 blade, guy locally has one for $175 in good shape, thought if I liked it I would buy a brand new one?

I agree . Try the revolution 23. Fix I think its the smaller diameter that makes them work well on the older boats. Rake angle to.

A 4B will always carry a load better, turning only 4600 tells me drop an inch on the pitch, that should give you a better hole shot