keithkz
Well-Known Member
After giving Propgods all of my information (see my signature block) their recommendation was narrowed down to two different props: the Enertia and Revolution 4. They said for my boat, 10-12% slip would be good but right now I'm getting 24% slip...pretty bad. I currently have a 15.5 x 17P ss prop on. Here's what they had to say:
Well, that prop is slipping badly.
You could take it to a prop shop and have them add a little cup to it. It might help.
Two props that I'd be curious on.
The Revolution 4, is a good all around 4 blade. Normally 4 blades are slower on top end, however, if your prop is slipping a lot, and you need more traction, it may actually outrun the 3 blade.
And the 3 blade Mercury Enertia. Its smaller diameter then your current prop, but it normally hooks up strong, and its a very fast prop.
Both props are $499 and require a $35 hub kit to make it fit a volvo.
I'm sure the Enertia will be faster on top end and that is what I am after however I don't want a dog out of the hole either. It is rare for me to pull tubers behind me right now but in a couple of years my twins will be old enough to start doing that. With my current set up now I am able to pull tubers and I have even been pulled on one ski without too much of an issue. The bottom line is that Propgods insist that either one of these props are going to give me noticeable improvements...I just don't want to be any worse out of the hole than I a now. They recommended a 14.5 x 17P prop (vs. the 15.5 x 17P I have on it now). I have seen many people on here rave about the Enertia but nothing about the Rev 4.
I appreciate everyone's opinion.
Keith
Well, that prop is slipping badly.
You could take it to a prop shop and have them add a little cup to it. It might help.
Two props that I'd be curious on.
The Revolution 4, is a good all around 4 blade. Normally 4 blades are slower on top end, however, if your prop is slipping a lot, and you need more traction, it may actually outrun the 3 blade.
And the 3 blade Mercury Enertia. Its smaller diameter then your current prop, but it normally hooks up strong, and its a very fast prop.
Both props are $499 and require a $35 hub kit to make it fit a volvo.
I'm sure the Enertia will be faster on top end and that is what I am after however I don't want a dog out of the hole either. It is rare for me to pull tubers behind me right now but in a couple of years my twins will be old enough to start doing that. With my current set up now I am able to pull tubers and I have even been pulled on one ski without too much of an issue. The bottom line is that Propgods insist that either one of these props are going to give me noticeable improvements...I just don't want to be any worse out of the hole than I a now. They recommended a 14.5 x 17P prop (vs. the 15.5 x 17P I have on it now). I have seen many people on here rave about the Enertia but nothing about the Rev 4.
I appreciate everyone's opinion.
Keith