Polished vs Wet Sanded Props
#1
Hey guys, It's been nice the last couple days so I decided to start working on the boat getting it ready for the season. But anyways I have SS 4 blade mirage props,and I was going to polish them up to a mirror finish but after talking to my brother "Sloman" he said the props are faster if I wet sand them so they are a little rough. So who knows the truth,whats better? Whats the difference?Is it noticeable in MPH? Thanks Guys
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#6
Satin will be just a touch faster, but not by much.
I did some testing back years ago with a now-defunct (long story) prop shop, Houston Propellers.
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I did some testing back years ago with a now-defunct (long story) prop shop, Houston Propellers.
For what it's worth, see here:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=49210
#10
Some people claim having them satin is faster, other claim polished is faster. Brett at BBlades says that it doesn't matter. THe only thing that having them polished does is give them bling. If they are already polished, I would leave them that way.




