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Old 04-12-2023 | 01:47 PM
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ive been doing lots of search and i know i can have a prop worked to get more bow lift, but will a 5/6 blade have more natural lift in it over a 4 blade just due to the extra blades?
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Old 04-12-2023 | 07:53 PM
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I thought 5/6 blade would give more stern lift …… but I’m no prop expert.
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Old 04-13-2023 | 01:04 AM
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More blade surface area = more stern lift ...........and less bow lift.
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Old 04-13-2023 | 04:37 PM
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so is more bow lift then, just less stern lift?
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Old 04-17-2023 | 01:59 PM
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or is it something specific worked into a prop to create lift?
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Old 04-17-2023 | 06:32 PM
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Comparison Test: Boat Props (popularmechanics.com)

An old article but has some good info...
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