04 Rinker 192, with about as light as it will every get, say 2800lbs, 5.0L carb 220hp, 1.62 gear ratio, 14x23p 3-blade mercruiser aluminum prop, 4600-4700rpm, will pull 51-52 mph. Holeshot is acceptable.
I need a spare prop and instead of buying the same thing, thought I would try maybe a 4-blade. Prob want to stay aluminum, and thought about a Solas Amita-4 in a 14x23p. Will it simply improve hole-shot or will I lose too much RPM? The sales guy today insisted that the Solas 4-blades will maintain top-end.
Just haven't tried anything else, and if anything, I don't really want to lose mid-RPM cruise speed. I guess for a spare, it doesn't really matter as long as it serves another purpose.
I need a spare prop and instead of buying the same thing, thought I would try maybe a 4-blade. Prob want to stay aluminum, and thought about a Solas Amita-4 in a 14x23p. Will it simply improve hole-shot or will I lose too much RPM? The sales guy today insisted that the Solas 4-blades will maintain top-end.
Just haven't tried anything else, and if anything, I don't really want to lose mid-RPM cruise speed. I guess for a spare, it doesn't really matter as long as it serves another purpose.
