3 blade, 4 blade?

[popey]

on my Mercruiser 165 IL 6 I have a 3 blade Aluminium prop for use on freshwater.
Would there be an advantage, to put an 4 blade on it?

regards,

popey

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: 3 blade, 4 blade?

It should give you a better hole shot.

 

[2ndtry]

Re: 3 blade, 4 blade?

might take a few mph off the top end, however.

 

[2ndtry]

Re: 3 blade, 4 blade?

It will likely take a few mph off the top end, however.

 

[popey]

Re: 3 blade, 4 blade?

which one, the 3 or 4 blade?

 

[steelespike]

Re: 3 blade, 4 blade?

A 3 blade gives good overall performance with good top end.
Generally a 4 blade will improve low and mid range performance.ie: better hole shot,stay on plane with less throttle,smoother,better control on plane and at the dock. usually 2 to 3 mph top end loss.though there are exceptions where speed is maintained or increased.If you tell us the details of your present performance and what yopu hope to have, we may be able to help.

 

[popey]

Re: 3 blade, 4 blade?

Hi,
thanks a lot for your detailed information. My performance is fine, it was more like a generaal question to learn about the topic.

Best Regards, popey