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Help regarding 4 blade prop
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03/16/16 05:20 PM
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krb017
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Looking to buy a 4 blade prop for my 2001 Triton w/ 225 vmax. Anyone have information on the pro's/con's and which prop to buy? Wanting the 4 blade to help with control in rough water..
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Re: Help regarding 4 blade prop
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03/16/16 05:59 PM
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RickS
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I have a Mercury Revolution 4 and think it's awesome! I have a 97 Nitro 18 foot bass boat.Like night and day compared to props I've had.Excellent hole shot,strong mid range performance...biggest thing I like is I can stay on plane at a much slower speed.
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Re: Help regarding 4 blade prop
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03/16/16 06:43 PM
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Rick Collis
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I have a fresh Trophy Plus 25 pitch 4 blade that was just B&B at Propeller Warehouse in Longview. You would just need a Flo-Tork hub kit for a Yamaha. $275 shipped or $250 picked up at Lake Fork.
Rick Collis 903-473-8820
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Re: Help regarding 4 blade prop
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03/16/16 10:14 PM
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krb017
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Thanks y'all. How much of a difference do you think it makes in rough water? My Tr20 beats me to death, but i've also heard that a lot about the 2001's...
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Re: Help regarding 4 blade prop
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03/16/16 10:28 PM
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John175☮
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Do you have a hydraulic jackplate? If not buy that first.
IMO: Every bassboat should come standard with a hydraulic jackplate, hotfoot and recessed trolling motor tray.
“Do not pray for easier lives. Pray to be stronger men.†-JFK
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Re: Help regarding 4 blade prop
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03/16/16 10:55 PM
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Rick Collis
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Thanks y'all. How much of a difference do you think it makes in rough water? My Tr20 beats me to death, but i've also heard that a lot about the 2001's... A 4 blade will hold the boat better in rough water than a 3 blade. I don't know if it will cure your rough ride, but it will help.
Rick Collis 903-473-8820
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