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[jcr159]

i would try a 4 blade solas, they are good performers and wont break the bank, you will lose 2-3 on top, but it shouldreduce your slip % greatly.

That was a recommendation from PropGods last year I got as well...

Anyone know if Mercury or Yamaha 4 blades are any better than Solas? a couple hundred additional if i'm gonna do it probably is fine... having 5-10 $600 props would be a problem... until i move into a van down by the river...

 

[mtudb24]

ugh, i'm back here again after last season making peace with my prop. I'm running a 24 LSB with the SPS+ toons, and a vmax 250. running a 15.75x15 right now that seems good for normal use. it cavitates a bit when turning hard at speed, especially when tubing, unless i trim down quite a bit. Motor is mounted as low as it goes. i hit 45 with clean toons, 2 of us and half tank of fuel...

but yesterday, i was tubing with a lighter tube load than usual, but heavier passenger load, and everyone in the back... man it was a real drag, literally and figuratively. some of my numbers had my slip between 20-40%... It might be a more regular load out for me. should I be repropping? WOT was like 5350, and 36mph...

Last year i was toying with a 4 blade, i'm guessing that would help... i wish i could get a box of props to mess with, lol. Not that my passengers would be too excited doing data collection all day while i swap props...

Anyone know anything about Michigan Wheel Props?

Outboard Propellers | High Performance Boat Props

Michigan Wheel Outboard Propellers are designed for optimizing performance. They are made with high grade metal alloy for all wake, fishing & cruising boats.

www.miwheel.com

I know there are a few places that do "demo" or prop exchanges. Prop MD is one that doesn't charge a re-stocking fee if you need to exchange for a different pitch.

Propeller Exchange Program - PropMD

Pitch Exchange Programs There are so many variables to consider when propping a boat that knowing whether or not you’re getting the perfect prop for your setup can be difficult. At PropMD we never want our customers to feel they are stuck with an expensive prop that isn’t performing right...

propmd.com

There are others if you google prop exchange program

prop exchange program - Google Search

 

[Potomacbassin’]

riased the motor one hole and tried tried it yesterday, no real takeaways except i can run with less trim now, was too windy and rough to try high speed runs. i have a 17p enertia comming this week, wondering if someone can point me in the right direction for the correct hub kit i need to use on my 250 vmax ?

Depends on the hub you want - Flo Torq, Rubex etc. For example the FT2 I originally sourced for my Q3 is:

Mercury Quicksilver - Flo-Torq II Hub Kit - 835274Q1 | PartsVu

PartsVu

www.partsvu.com

I've since upgraded to a FT4, but also had a Solas Rubex in my Q3. I would email any of the parts dealers with your specific need and they usually respond quickly what p/n you need.