BAD-HABIT

Don't even think of a four blade on a V8 Alpha

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I ran 19' 4 blades last summer and absolutely thrashed it! Every hole shot was to the dash! The engines were stock and tired so I was fortunate enough not to break anything. So I appreciate the input because I would have put four blades back on after the re-builds.

SmallPP

I didn't know Formula made a 23' with twins...???? Tell me more.... I thought 242 (24') was the limit for shortness and twin V8 SBC's....???? Any links to pics?

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I don't have any pics yet. She is currently stripped down to the hull. A work in progress, which I hope to have in the water by July(if the ice is gone!). It is a 1978 Formula 233Interceptor. Twin small blocks was an option. I believe it is the same hull design Don Aronow raced in the 60's. It's not fast by design but handles the rough stuff as well as most 28'-30' boats. And its a bit tubby weighing in at 5500lbs dry.

PatriYacht

Small twin engined boats are faster with Mirages anyway. You only need the blade area of a 4 blade with a 32+ foot twin engine boat.

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Thanks for the info, I'm a novice in the technical side of power boating, and all the info you guys share is a great help. I'm also an information junkie!