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Old 05-28-2013 | 08:17 PM
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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?
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Old 05-28-2013 | 08:30 PM
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How many RPMS are you turning on the top end?
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Old 05-28-2013 | 08:38 PM
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4600 w/4blade... I think around 4900 w/ 3blade.
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Old 05-28-2013 | 09:00 PM
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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
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Old 05-28-2013 | 09:41 PM
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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?
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Old 05-28-2013 | 11:32 PM
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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..
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Old 05-28-2013 | 11:52 PM
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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..
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Old 06-01-2013 | 07:20 PM
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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?
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Old 06-02-2013 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by FIXX
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..
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.
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Old 06-02-2013 | 10:37 AM
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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
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