4 to 2

[jimmbo]

Is there anyone out there who knows of a Prop Shop qualified, where I can send a 4 blade prop so they can cut two of the blades off and rebalance it, thus making me a 2 blade prop? Preferably in Canada?

 

[ondarvr]

Without asking more details, I'd say any prop shop could that, it doesn't seem hard to do.

​The story behind this might be interesting though.

 

[jimmbo]

No interest story. I just want to gain a bit more speed, and am curious what gains I can get by going from a 3 blade to a 2 blade. My I/O has a high HP to weight ratio and accelerates very fast, and is currently at the top of the RPM range. Since there aren't any 2 blades for my unit on the market, I figured a 4 blade, modified, offers some room for improvement.
I know any prop shop should be able to do it, But, some prop shops might be 'more' able to do it properly

 

[Texasmark]

Years ago Michigan wheel sold bronze 2 bladed props for Mercs for one brand of engine to mention. Tried them? Any in the iboats MW listings?

 

[jimmbo]

I have a Volvo SX drive

 

[89retta]

Try Budget ATV. He's been doing props for a long time and he is just off Argyl and 91street

 

[jimmbo]

Try Budget ATV. He's been doing props for a long time and he is just off Argyl and 91street

He rebuilt my RAKER after I did some 'tweaking' to it in 2002