Who runs 4 blades on their 290?

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10-24-2005 | 08:51 PM

dockrocker

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From: Deeee-troit!

Who runs 4 blades on their 290?

1996 290, 330's. Anyone running 4 blades, if so, what pitch? Bravo 1's or Hydros?

I don't really care about top end, but would like better planing and cruise speed, and it seems that an extra blade on each wheel would help.

10-24-2005 | 09:15 PM

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Re: Who runs 4 blades on their 290?

I run 26 pitch bravo 1s.
lost 1 -2 mph top end but well worth it,

11-02-2005 | 09:13 PM

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Re: Who runs 4 blades on their 290?

1999 PQ 29 7.4 Mpi's BRAVO 1 With 24 Pitch Bravo 4 Blade 4600rpm @ Full Throttle Unknown Top Speed. Big Difference In Handling For The Better. Used To Have 25 Pitch 3 Blade (better Top End With The Three Blade) Boat Is More Stable With The 4 Blade.