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Per my last post I have tested two props on my tritoon and both have high slip numbers, around 40%. Powered by a Honda 150.
Black max 3 blade 15.25x15 20mph@ 5000rpm
Solas amda 4 blade 14.75x15 22@ 5500rpm
Should I try a bigger diameter prop to reduce slip or just leave it as is ? Do you...
1) Performance issue you are trying to correct.
Poor top speed.
2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum.
Solas 4 blade 14.74 x 15p aluminum.
3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required).
14.75 x 15p.
4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very...
Newbie boat owner looking for help. Been around boats for years but just bought this tritoon for the family to cruise and tube on.we had it for about a month and I'm thinking the prop is not right. It's got a 05 Honda 150 with a Sola 4 blade 14.75 x 15p .Top speed is 22 mph vi gps at 5900 rpms...
