5 blade props
02-06-2003 | 07:45 AM
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My understanding is that the Hydromotive 5 blades are approved this year for F1and F2. I imagine the new Mercury 5 blades would also be approved but initially the Mercury 5 blades will only be available in 32 and 34 pitches. Too much pitch for F1, should be able to use the 32 5 blades on F2, however.
02-06-2003 | 10:11 AM
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Julie being a prop shop I think you should call and find the correct answer to this.APBA must have an answer on this either yes or no or maybe later in the year.Work your magic Julie and give us the real answer.
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02-06-2003 | 02:05 PM
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This is the information I received at 2:59 pm from the APBA...
as per Steve Miklos, via APBA, has stated that 5 Blade Propellers
WILL BE LEGAL for the 2003 Racing Seaason. A published rule change is expected in the next week, according to the APBA!
Julie
as per Steve Miklos, via APBA, has stated that 5 Blade Propellers
WILL BE LEGAL for the 2003 Racing Seaason. A published rule change is expected in the next week, according to the APBA!
Julie
02-06-2003 | 06:24 PM
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Thankyou Julie thats what I like answers not rummors.
You better get buisy working your magic on the new 5 blades.Im sure there are ways to tweek them to make them as fast as the 4 blades.If anyone has the talant its Matt to get the most out of a blade.
Randy
You better get buisy working your magic on the new 5 blades.Im sure there are ways to tweek them to make them as fast as the 4 blades.If anyone has the talant its Matt to get the most out of a blade.
Randy
02-07-2003 | 07:52 AM
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The 5 Blades from Hydromotive work very well...particularly on the cats. The experinces with F1 and F2 are somewhat limited as they were not legal for offshore racing in these 2 classes in 2002. Mercs Maximus is of course the new 5 blade prop which I personally have no experiences with. My understanding is that the Maxmus, Mercury's New 5 Blade will debut at the Miami International Boat Show. It will be available shortly thereafter but.....only in 32p and 34P initially. I will post info as I receive it. Please DO NOT hesitate to call us here, at Throttle Up Propellers with any questions or special requests that you may have! We truely want to be here for ALLof you this year!
It is always a pleasure!
Thank you
Julie
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It is always a pleasure!
Thank you
Julie
Throttle Up Propellers
877-842-6855
www.throttle-up.com
02-07-2003 | 12:49 PM
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Julie,
What's the difference between the new Mercury Maximus and the old Mercury High-5 props?
I used to run a High-5 on my old Velocity. It was a little slower than the 25' Mirage, but handled real well, with a great holeshot.
I used to run a High-5 on my old Velocity. It was a little slower than the 25' Mirage, but handled real well, with a great holeshot.
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