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Location: Grand Rapids MN | I currently have a Solas 3 blade 17 pitch. I also tried a 15 pitch which dramatically increased holeshot but dropped my speed 6-7 mph throughout the rpm range. The 4 blade acted identical to the 3 blade but a few more less mph. It did not provide any more stern lift. So far my rig doesn't always seem to follow conventional wisdom. That 19 pitch allowed me turn 6000 rpm lightly loaded at 45 mph but horrible holeshot. The 17 turns 6100 @ 41-42mph same loading with improved holeshot. I also ran a 17 Trophy prop. Ventilated on holeshot, big stern lift but slow speed and really bad steering torque. Ran 38 @ 6400.
Oh ya, that 4 blade Amita did not drop my rpm compared to the 3 and I actually experienced less trim capabilities.
Hope this helps some. I've been at a loss as to where next. |
