Switched from a three blade to a four blade.

[mastercylinder63]

Greetings All,
On my 29' Larson twin 4.3ltr, I switched from twin SS mercury 3 blade 19P x 14-1/4 props to
twin Solas Amita Aluminum 4 blade 17P x 14-1/2" props. NIGHT & DAY IS ALL I CAN SAY!!! Planes so much quicker, I don't even use my trim tabs anymore. Also it's faster out of the hole. Slow speed handling is so much improved. The only thing lost was 1 -2 mph at WOT. So worth the trade off.
I wished I've done it a lot sooner!!!

 

[steelespike]

Re: Switched from a three blade to a four blade.

We have had lots of nice Solas 4 blade results.Of course part of your hole shot improvement is the pitch change I think you will find it stays on plane better at reduced throttle, will likely handle better in rough conditions.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Switched from a three blade to a four blade.

Not being sarcastic, but that is what happens when you reduce pitch. Since you can handle the top end loss, you are a winner. Glad it works for you.

Mark

 

[Mike Zee]

Re: Switched from a three blade to a four blade.

I had about the same reaction. I feel like i put in a larger motor. The boat does everything better. Enjoy.