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 3-blade vs 4-blade propeller?
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07/15/16 12:43 PM
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McKinneyMike
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I was wanting to change my propeller on 2003 Stratos 185 w/Yamaha 150 VMAX 2-stroke and have been thinking about going with a 4 blade prop. I understand that some loss of top end speed is to be expected, but the pluses seem to be all good with a 4-blade prop. Anyone have experience that can shed some light on this for me.
Last edited by McKinneyMike; 07/15/16 12:43 PM.
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Re: 3-blade vs 4-blade propeller?
[Re: McKinneyMike]
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07/15/16 12:53 PM
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R.J.E.
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I had a 4 blade on my last Stratos with a 200 E-TECH, I really liked it, quicker out of the hole and didn't notice any loss of speed, unfortunately my last Stratos came with a three blade. Hope this helps.
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Re: 3-blade vs 4-blade propeller?
[Re: McKinneyMike]
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07/15/16 01:27 PM
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bradnitro175
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Run one on my basscat can do 65 with no hands.I wont even try that with a 3 blade. There a lot better in rough water as well
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 Re: 3-blade vs 4-blade propeller?
[Re: bradnitro175]
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07/17/16 03:48 AM
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Basswhacker104
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I've noticed that too on my Basscat that I'm running a 24p Tempest and that it gets somewhat squirrely and loses grip in rougher water. I'm currently looking for a 23p 4 blade trophy prop if anyone heres or sees any before I do to please let me know.. Thanks in advance
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Re: 3-blade vs 4-blade propeller?
[Re: McKinneyMike]
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07/19/16 12:02 PM
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hopalong
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bass boat central/props for sale there is one listed I believe
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Re: 3-blade vs 4-blade propeller?
[Re: McKinneyMike]
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07/19/16 01:29 PM
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AGSWON
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I've always ran a 4-blade on the last two boats I owned. Both were rigged with OMC 175HP. I much prefer a 4-blade to a 3-blade prop.
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Re: 3-blade vs 4-blade propeller?
[Re: McKinneyMike]
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07/20/16 04:33 PM
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KingwoodCat
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I was wanting to change my propeller on 2003 Stratos 185 w/Yamaha 150 VMAX 2-stroke and have been thinking about going with a 4 blade prop. I understand that some loss of top end speed is to be expected, but the pluses seem to be all good with a 4-blade prop. Anyone have experience that can shed some light on this for me. The 4 blade will give you a much better hole shot, but more than likely you will not have near the bow lift as with the 3 blade, and hence, less speed. Do you want to sacrifice speed for hole shot and handling? Also, rule of thumb, go down 2" of pitch when you go to a 4 blade.
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