Prop choice Valvo penta 5.7 sx

Boogity2shoes

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Boat weight 4500lb
current prop, 14.8 x 17 3 blade
20-21 feet at water line
max rpm 4800
looking for around 35 mph
 

alldodge

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Don't know what motor you have but a 4500 lb boat needs at least a V8 and 35 should be no issue with that.
 

Scott06

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Boat weight 4500lb
current prop, 14.8 x 17 3 blade
20-21 feet at water line
max rpm 4800
looking for around 35 mph
Do you currently get 4800 rpm with 17” pitch 3 blade? Your current wot rpm and mph would be helpful
 
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