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danrob

Post subject: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:00 am

Minnow

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Hello, I have an H200 with a 5.0 Volvo Penta. My current prop is a 3 blade 21" pitch and wondering if a 4 blade would provide any advantage in acceleration and the ability to stay on plane at lower RPM's.

I have also been told that reversing with a 4 blade is not as responsive as a 3 blade but I am a little bit leery of that.

Your thoughts and feedback would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Dan

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zims1993

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 10:22 am

Shark

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Its a yes to everything you have listed. Was by far the best thing I have done to our boat, going from 3 blade to 4 blade.

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Paul I.

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 11:30 am

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danrob wrote:

Trim tabs would help you stay on plane too.

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rpengr

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:14 pm

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danrob wrote:

I have also been told that reversing with a 4 blade is not as responsive as a 3 blade but I am a little bit leery of that.

I've never heard of that being an issue.

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jontmiller

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 7:43 am

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So what ARE the drawbacks.....only top end speed?

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zims1993

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:18 am

Shark

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I lost maybe 2mph on top end speed. I kept the same pitch, 19, when going from 3 blade to 4 blade. Do think I need to got to an 18 pitch 4 blade as my max rpm is right at 4100-4200.

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danrob

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:16 pm

Minnow

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My mechanic says that the engine should run at 5000 rpm when at top speed. Dropping pitch will increase RPM's

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WildH

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:00 pm

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Location: USA

On the topic of props...is there a noticable difference from Alum to stainless?

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deafwish

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:03 pm

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WildH wrote:

On the topic of props...is there a noticable difference from Alum to stainless?

Yes!
I went from a Solas Amita 4 (14x21P) to a Solas HR Titan 4 (14x21P) and picked up 150RPM and 3MPH.
The Amita 4 was in brand new condition.

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WildH

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:33 am

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deafwish wrote:

WildH wrote:

On the topic of props...is there a noticable difference from Alum to stainless?

Yes!
I went from a Solas Amita 4 (14x21P) to a Solas HR Titan 4 (14x21P) and picked up 150RPM and 3MPH.
The Amita 4 was in brand new condition.

Do you typically match up the pitch when going to SS from Alum? I've been trying to do a little research and have found various opinions.

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captkevin

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:56 am

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Interesting read about the difference between 3 & 4 blade props.

http://www.boattest.com/resources/view_ ... ewsid=3276

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deafwish

Post subject: Re: 4 Blade Prop

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 5:19 pm

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WildH wrote:

deafwish wrote:

WildH wrote:

On the topic of props...is there a noticable difference from Alum to stainless?

Yes!
I went from a Solas Amita 4 (14x21P) to a Solas HR Titan 4 (14x21P) and picked up 150RPM and 3MPH.
The Amita 4 was in brand new condition.

Do you typically match up the pitch when going to SS from Alum? I've been trying to do a little research and have found various opinions.

Generally, yes.
Because of the strength of SS, the designers can add more rake & cupping - which also increases performance.
Alloy prop's are generally an average blade design, due to flex.

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