Best prop for hole shot?

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CajunCoach23
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Best prop for hole shot?

#1 Post by CajunCoach23 » Wed Aug 03, 2016 2:09 pm

Hi all...new to the tooning world and have a question. I've searched already, but could only find outdated replies. Anyway, here goes. I have a 23' Coach Tritoon, with Honda VTEC 150. I think I have a solas 3 blade now, not sure of pitch, or specific model. With a full tank of gas (54 gallons), and 4 peeps on board, I can get around 36 (at 5000 rpm - WOT) which I'm totally pleased with.

From what I've read, I'd be better off with a 4 blade for better hole shot. I'm ok with loosing a few mph on top end, if I can gain a decent hole shot, for skiing.

Thanks in advance for any wise input!
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Re: Best prop for hole shot?

#2 Post by Soonertoon » Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:21 am

Hole shot will improve as pitch is decreased.
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Re: Best prop for hole shot?

#3 Post by rancherlee » Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:35 am

Just purchase the next pitch lower prop than your main prop, it WILL over rev with a light load but really helps with "popping" skiers. My main is a 13 7/8 x 17p stainless (solas) and my water sports prop is a 13 3/4 x 15p aluminum 4 blade (solas) The stainless 17 runs ~38mph @ 6200 and the aluminum 4 blade runs 34-35 bumping the 6450 rev limit. Both props have similar grip on the water but the 4 blade aluminum definitely has more "pop"
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