3 blade or 4 blade prop?

BFSGREG

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Jan 9, 2012
Messages
31
I have a 15 hp evinrude and I need to replace prop. I have 3 blade now.we use for primarily lake and river fishing.....
we do a lot of trolling, which prop should I use?
thanks
Greg
 

steelespike

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Apr 26, 2002
Messages
19,069
Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop?

A 4 will usually get up quicker and stay on plane better.Should give a little more control.
3 blade should give good overall performance with a little more top end.
 

alumistar

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Nov 23, 2003
Messages
154
Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop?

i have a 4 blade 9.25x9 and my 14ft acecraft planes out with 2 adults and 2 kids. just not a fast plane. plus it trolls extremely well too!
 

steelespike

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Apr 26, 2002
Messages
19,069
Re: 3 blade or 4 blade prop?

This is almost a year old Possibly good for reference but posting is discouraged.
 
Top