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3 blade or 4 blade prop.
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3 blade or 4 blade prop.
Wondering which is better 3 blade or 4 blade prop. I have a Vking with 87 200 Mercury. Don't know much about props? I would assume 3 blade for speed and 4 blade for towing. I have a 26 chopper. I want more hole shot and more speed. Thanks guys!
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Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop.
Build yourself a 2 speed gearcase. Patent it. Prop selection is going to be a trade off, you'll find you want a different prop for different reasons and conditions. Lower pitch, more blades, better holeshot. Higher pitch, faster speeds. I just changed from a 30 pitch 3 blade chopper to a 23 pitch 3 blade chopper because I wanted holeshot, and I didn't need 90+ mph yet, not that comfortable in the boat. Still getting 75 mph out of it, and holeshot is much better. Plus I gained better handling and it stays on plane at lower speeds.
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I m thinking of a 23 chopper for the family fun. You know tubing and skiing. My 26 chopper is nice but i want more speed. This prop came with the boat and is not in the best shape. Someone overworked it, so its thin. Thanks for your help idvette.
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Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop.
The 23 worked great for me all weekend, pulled a tube around with plenty different sized riders with no problem. My boat's a little smaller, and I have a newer (than you) EFI motor, but your Vking should like a 23.
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Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop.
I love my Trophy Plus.
Nice hole shot, no cavitation, smoother and reduced chine walk. Top speed is decent as well.
Nice hole shot, no cavitation, smoother and reduced chine walk. Top speed is decent as well.
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Thanks guys!!!!! I Love this Hydrostream form. You all rock!!! I m gonna start looking for a 23 pitch chopper. While still looking for something I can run when I go out for speed.
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Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop.
My 30 pitch Merc chopper's for sale.... It's out on loan right now, but if he doesn't buy it and you're interested I can e-mail you pictures next weekend....
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Idvette, yes yes please send me some pics of your 30 pitch prop. My email is Mrgibby75@Gmail.com. Thanks man
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Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop.
I also have 2 big ear choppers for sale 4 1/2 x28........1 is a Merc prop and the other is a Mach.the Mach is like new ..........Merc is an 8 ... I may be interested in that 30 also
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Well here's the 1 picture I have of it right now, I'll get more over the weekend if it's not sold.
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