Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

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 I've searched already, but could only find outdated replies.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!

Hole shot will improve as pitch is decreased.

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"