Prop question

Genjem

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I currently have a mirage 3 blade ss 21 pitch blade on my boat. Boat is 1993 18ft celebrity with 4.3lx. Wanting to go 4 blade to get more hole shot. Do I need ss or is aluminum ok?
 

Starcraft5834

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Re: Prop question

You do not need ss... you can get a good 4 blade for $100 Solas.. look there
 

Texasmark

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Re: Prop question

Just a heads up. Most posts on here you read say that you need to drop 1" of pitch due to the effect of the 4th blade. Other thing to consider is the blade thickness of alum vs SS. That also comes into play and has to be considered as the thin SS blades are more efficient....so they say. I don't have any numbers to give you on that. Guess you buy the Solas and if not happy buy another. Cheaper than a $500 SS.

My 2c,
Mark
 
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