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3 blade or 4 blade prop.
Posted: Aug 07, 2012 4:24 am
by Gibbs87VKing
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.
Posted: Aug 07, 2012 6:15 am
by idvette
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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Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop.
Posted: Aug 07, 2012 2:18 pm
by Gibbs87VKing
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.
Posted: Aug 07, 2012 5:56 pm
by idvette
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.
Posted: Aug 07, 2012 7:18 pm
by LSaupe
I love my Trophy Plus.
Nice hole shot, no cavitation, smoother and reduced chine walk. Top speed is decent as well.
Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop.
Posted: Aug 07, 2012 10:16 pm
by Gibbs87VKing
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.
Posted: Aug 08, 2012 6:02 am
by idvette
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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Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop.
Posted: Aug 09, 2012 5:08 am
by Gibbs87VKing
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.
Posted: Aug 09, 2012 6:58 pm
by RussF
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
Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop.
Posted: Aug 10, 2012 6:11 am
by idvette
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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