6 blade composite prop??

[dukewichers]

On e bay there is a Gill marine 6 blade 14x17 prop. Has anyone seen or used one of these? I'm using a 15x17 3 blade turning 5750...I wonder what it would turn with a six blade....any idea's??????<br /><br />Thanks, <br />Bayou Thunder

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: 6 blade composite prop??

Any composite prop that I have ever seen have some sort of limitation like max rpms or max hp.They started out as emergency props and were found to be a little better than that but only a little.Charlie

 

[Richard Petersen]

Re: 6 blade composite prop??

They are as good as the cheap tiny spare tires in cars. Do not push them.