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In an attempt to achieve better fuel ecomony with a heavier load for my boat:
26' Wellcraft Aft Cabin 260 - 1986
Merc 7.4 454
Alpha One Drive
5000-6000 lbs
4500 - 5000 RPM WOT
I have decided to go from a 3 blade to 4 blade prop. A prop professional had strongly suggested I go from my 3 blade...
Hello,
I'm looking to increase planning ability on my boat. The boat has a Merc 7.4 330HP with an Alpha One and weighs about 5000 lbs dry. Currently it has a steel 3 blade quicksilver mirage 17 pitch. My boat planes fine with one or two passengers at about 4200 - 4600 RPM trimmed with a top...
