4 Blade vs. 3 Blade ??

Boomyal

Boomyal

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Re: 4 Blade vs. 3 Blade ??

Not sure about the claims, but if they fit, you'll never find a 4 blade any cheaper to try out. They are made by Michigan Wheel so they probably are a decent prop.

I am not entirely clear if they come with the hub though. The ad is not clear on that. It states what kind of hubs it uses but does not say 'included'.
 
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walleyehed

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Re: 4 Blade vs. 3 Blade ??

Yes, part of that is true...the part about it being a Vortex with XHS hub system....
As to whether or not it will give better fuel economy, for the price, yea, I guess it might depending on the boat.....but what if we go to an SS? the 3-bld will likely get better efficiency and better top-speed.
They can say the 4-bld will pay for itself in 100hrs, and I think that may be true in the right application...I can also say an SS 3-bld will pay for itself over aluminum as well.
For the price, don't forget the 35 bucks for the hub....still not bad, but not a steal.
Matter of fact, Iboats has the prop AND the hub for 133.78....much better deal!
 
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