Recently, I switched from a 3 blade 10x13 prop to a 4 blade 10x11. The reason was to get a better holeshot and bring the rpm's up closer to 5500. The 4 blade prop is a Solas 2213-102-11.
My question is, how close can the prop be to the skeg without it hitting it while running. The old 3 blade had at least an inch between blades and the skeg; the new 4 blade has maybe 1/4 inch. I was surprised at this; it seems the blades were made to the housing much farther forward. Is 1/4 enough? Or do I need to file some material off the skeg to gain more clearance. Would the 4 blade flex that much during hard acceleration?
I haven't had a chance to take the boat out lately, been painting it. But I would like some input on this before I do take it out. The outboard is a 2000 Johnson 25.
Thanks!
Skidz
My question is, how close can the prop be to the skeg without it hitting it while running. The old 3 blade had at least an inch between blades and the skeg; the new 4 blade has maybe 1/4 inch. I was surprised at this; it seems the blades were made to the housing much farther forward. Is 1/4 enough? Or do I need to file some material off the skeg to gain more clearance. Would the 4 blade flex that much during hard acceleration?
I haven't had a chance to take the boat out lately, been painting it. But I would like some input on this before I do take it out. The outboard is a 2000 Johnson 25.
Thanks!
Skidz