Apollo large 3-blade test results.

walleyehed

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Here are the results I achieved with all props, starting with each at AV plate level with hull with 5-1/2" setback (jackplate) with no pad. I raise in 1/4" increments until RPM rises with no speed gain or control becomes an issue.
Again, this is an aluminum Deep-V with a 200 'Rude on the rear and Nauticus Mobster-tabs.
Lake conditions were very good, with a very light chop of 3-6" with an air temp stabilized around 62 degs F.
Boat was re-fueled after every run, and 400lbs of sand tubes were added to simulate 3 aboard.

Prop #1. Turbo1 19P........0-30mph 2.9 secs 0-50mph 7.5 secs. Top speed 53.7mph 5950RPM 10.5% slip
#2. Apollo 19P Large blade....0-30mph 2.9 sec 0-50 7.9 secs. Top speed 52.6 5910RPM 11.1% slip
#3. Enertia 18P.......0-30mph 2.8 secs. 0-50mph 7.7 secs Top speed 53.1mph 6020RPM 7.85% slip
#4. Enertia 19P.......0-30mph 2.9 secs. 0-50mph 7.5 secs. Top speed 54.4mph 5990RPM 9.4% slip
#5. Mirage+ 19P.....0-30mph 3.1 secs. 0-50mph 8.0 secs. Top speed 52.4mph 5960RPM 11.7% slip
#6. Vengeance 19P..0-30mph 3.0 secs. 0-50mph 7.9 secs. Top speed 52.4mph 5970RPM 12% slip
#7. Rapture 19P.....0-30mph 2.9 secs. 0-50mph 7.8 secs. Top speed 53.0mph 6000RPM 11.4% slip
#8. Stiletto 19P.....0-30mph 2.8 secs. 0-50mph 7.9 secs. Top speed 53.1mph 6000RPM 11.3% slip
#9. Lexor (solas) 19P.0-30mph 3.0 secs. 0-50mph 7.9 secs. Top speed 52.6mph 5965RPM 11.58% slip
#10.OMC Raker 18P...0-30mph 3.2 secs. 0-50mph 7.8 secs. Top speed 51.9mph 6010RPM 10.7% slip.
#11.OMC Raker 20P...0-30mph 3.6 secs. 0-50mph 8.1 secs. Top speed 55.8mph 5830RPM 10.45% slip


Final placing....
MWC Apollo 19P large-blade

0-30mph..........4-way tie as the second quickest in acceleration.
0-50mph..........4-way tie as well, but number 4 to 50mph...not bad considering the props tested
Top speed.........Only 1.8mph slower than the fastest 19P tested
Ave. slip ratio........10.74%, #3 in comparison to all 19P's tested.

This is just a comparison of "some" 18-20P props and not all fall into the same catagory.
I feel the Apollo has the ability to be above average in performance and is targeted at the medium price-range of the SS market and I see that it hits that mark in performance and price.
 

Crownie2

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Re: Apollo large 3-blade test results.

Thanks for all the good info, Kenny!

Gotta wonder how a 20" Enertia would have done.

Bob
 

Gammabusa

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Re: Apollo large 3-blade test results.

Hi Kenny,

intersting,

is the Rakers type oldest, middle or newest type?

is Enertia awayable for my V4 13 splines in 23 or 24??

Ronna again.....
 

walleyehed

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Re: Apollo large 3-blade test results.

I have the Enertia 20P in another series soon to be posted...
The Rakers are both old-style...maybe biased in that aspect, but I feel the older Rakers are the better performers.
As of right now the E7 is available for large gearcase only...I have no knowledge or info from Merc saying they will have an intermediate yet.....
 

Jason Edwards

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Re: Apollo large 3-blade test results.

Kenny,

Any idea as to what the total weight of the boat was including your load and full fuel?


Thanks,
Jason
 

Bent Creek

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Re: Apollo large 3-blade test results.

WOW, good info Walleyehead. Pretty thorough stuff.
 

walleyehed

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Re: Apollo large 3-blade test results.

I had a data sheet posted that had 50 some props listed, but it vanished when we changed the board over to the new software?
 
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