Prop Question

Brad Embleton · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 511 City: Niagara Falls

I have been using a 17 pitch prop 3 blade prop on my 3.0L. But was thinking about buying a 4 blade 15 pitch prop. What are the pros and cons. Will I notice a diff.

OttoNP · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 848 City: MI

It is similar to down shifting in a car. You will have better acceleration and it will be easier to maintain speed. You will lose top speed and if you decrease the pitch too much it may be possible for your engine to exceed it's redline at full open throttle. If this is the case you just have to be sure not to exceed the redline of your engine.

You should be able to tell a difference.

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Slaytwebeling · Addict Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 892 City: Houston

I got a 4-blade prop and i love it. It also makes it easier for my friends that just started wakeboarding to get up. I would go with 4 blade

riverfreak · Posted: Apr 01, 2003 8:11 am Post subject:

or you can run a 5 blade, I have a merc hi5 19p, it jets out of the hole....and speed is easy to hold