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    QBhoy replied to the thread 83' 115hp Mercury, prop slip.
    Hi. Yes. A 4 blade is never as efficient as a well chosen 3 blade.
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    QBhoy replied to the thread Swapping to an opti.
    Good news is that the optimax is almost certainly going to be a smart craft compatible machine. Means you have a few wonderful options...
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    QBhoy replied to the thread 83' 115hp Mercury, prop slip.
    If you want to reduce prop slip and see better efficiency cruising…a 4 blade is not the answer at all. Their efficiency and slip reduces...
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    QBhoy reacted to jimmbo's post in the thread 83' 115hp Mercury, prop slip with Like Like.
    An 83 115 has a WOT Range of 5000-5500. The Last year an Inline 6 had a 5300-5800 WOT Range was in 1981, on the 140hp The best way to...
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    QBhoy reacted to Texasmark's post in the thread 83' 115hp Mercury, prop slip with Like Like.
    Having diddled with alum and SS, 3 and 4 blade props on 90 and 115 hp 2 stroke later year Mercs, a 4th blade can help you maintain plane...
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    QBhoy replied to the thread What hub do I need for an Alpha One prop?.
    Hi. If you buy a new black max (or any new merc prop), you will get a flo torq hub kit supplied with it.
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    QBhoy replied to the thread 17 vs 19 vs 21 Pitch?.
    I’d say most 19” props will be around the 14” diameter size (off the shelf) for that set up. Something to take into account. Won’t have...
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