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Old 07-16-2018 | 02:54 PM
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Are there props that would offer more stern lift than a bravo 1 in stock form? I've been researching and figuring and researching and figuring. After a p-5x doing worse than I thought it made me scratch my head. I got up on skis behind the boat so I can see what it looks like in the water, as of right now, I'm convinced I need a better stern lifting prop. (I think a shorty lower would help, but I'd rather try a prop first)

Can anyone give some suggestions as which to try. I called BBlades but they are incredibly busy so I might just get a few from them to try in the mean time.

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Old 07-16-2018 | 03:43 PM
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Hydromotive Q4's will create a lot of stern lift.
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Old 07-31-2018 | 04:24 PM
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ok but how do you keep them from blowing out at 3500 rpm? i love the top speed of them but i have baby it out of the hole. and where we boat that really isn't option.
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I run 28P,, Q4's on my 35 Fountain Lightning,,I plane out easily at 2500 rpm,,they work well and have good stern lift.
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Old 08-08-2018 | 10:50 AM
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Now the problem, I can't find a Q IV anywhere! BBlades is out! Apparently, Hydromotive said no new props until next season.

EDIT: And, what is the difference between the normal Q4 and the Q4 O/T? Is it just diameter? I would think I'd want the larger diameter?

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