3 or 4 blade prop?

[204 Escape]

Boat: 2006 LARSON 204 Escape F/S Deck boat
Original prop: 14.5 X 19 aluminum
Sterndrive: Alpha 1 1.62
Boat weight: +/- 3,000#'s

Question: We tube, ski with this unit. Would a 4 blade prop be a benefit in any way for this boat ??

Thanx

 

[SparkieBoat]

Re: 3 or 4 blade prop?

4 blades usually give better low-mid speed performance, you should post WOT RPMs and your boat recommended RPM range if you are not sure what pitch to go with. you should drop one pitch when going to a 4 blade to keep about the same RPMs. trim tabs may be a better investment.