Revolution 14.6x19P vs 3-B something?
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Just discussing options
Current Props are 4-blade Revolution 14.6x19P both Left and Right hand, twin OB
Looked the props up and these are over $1K each and are stainless steel
Looking at others like Enertia ECO 3-blade 15x21 are X7 alloy and findings say they are 30% stronger then SS
Also looked at Marage + and Hill Marine
Thinking that the larger the diameter the less drag and more bow lift. Don't see needing all the stern lift from a 4-blade. More docking control with larger diameter and more pitch
Boat is a Chaparrel 280 OSX with twin 250 Mercs
Docking control is bad but manageable. Get more pitch and larger diameter then should get more thrust when prop is engaged
Current Props are 4-blade Revolution 14.6x19P both Left and Right hand, twin OB
Looked the props up and these are over $1K each and are stainless steel
Looking at others like Enertia ECO 3-blade 15x21 are X7 alloy and findings say they are 30% stronger then SS
Also looked at Marage + and Hill Marine
Thinking that the larger the diameter the less drag and more bow lift. Don't see needing all the stern lift from a 4-blade. More docking control with larger diameter and more pitch
Boat is a Chaparrel 280 OSX with twin 250 Mercs
Docking control is bad but manageable. Get more pitch and larger diameter then should get more thrust when prop is engaged
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Just discussing options
Current Props are 4-blade Revolution 14.6x19P both Left and Right hand, twin OB
Looked the props up and these are over $1K each and are stainless steel
Looking at others like Enertia ECO 3-blade 15x21 are X7 alloy and findings say they are 30% stronger then SS
Also looked at Marage + and Hill Marine
Thinking that the larger the diameter the less drag and more bow lift. Don't see needing all the stern lift from a 4-blade. More docking control with larger diameter and more pitch
Boat is a Chaparrel 280 OSX with twin 250 Mercs
Docking control is bad but manageable. Get more pitch and larger diameter then should get more thrust when prop is engaged
Current Props are 4-blade Revolution 14.6x19P both Left and Right hand, twin OB
Looked the props up and these are over $1K each and are stainless steel
Looking at others like Enertia ECO 3-blade 15x21 are X7 alloy and findings say they are 30% stronger then SS
Also looked at Marage + and Hill Marine
Thinking that the larger the diameter the less drag and more bow lift. Don't see needing all the stern lift from a 4-blade. More docking control with larger diameter and more pitch
Boat is a Chaparrel 280 OSX with twin 250 Mercs
Docking control is bad but manageable. Get more pitch and larger diameter then should get more thrust when prop is engaged
In short the only advantage I can see by switching to a 3 blade would be more top end speed.



