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 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop
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07/24/19 03:18 PM
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BassMan5000
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When I bought my boat I was given an extra 4 blade prop. What would the difference be in speed and getting on plane and basic handling using the 4 over the 3. Thanks
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Re: 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop
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07/24/19 03:43 PM
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Chris B
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Depends on the pitch of the props and many other factors.
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Re: 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop
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07/24/19 05:44 PM
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Stump jumper
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A 4 blade of the same pitch and diameter will run slower on the top end but will get out of the hole faster and will be better in the mid range. I would never run one because I prefer a prop that performs better on the top end.
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Re: 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop
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07/26/19 08:17 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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usually.. when running a 4 blade vs 3 blade of the same pitch.. you simply raise the engine 1/2 to 3/4" (depending on type of prop)
that allows the 4 blade to run the proper rpm and still keep good performance.
there are alot of cases where the 4 blade prop is actually faster than a 3 blade.
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