DUO PROP vs. SINGLE PERFORMANCE...

[MEADVIEW]

Help...<br /><br />I am ordering a 2004 Four Winns 194 Funship and need to know if I will need the Duo prop set up as not to have any problems pulling heavy folks out of the H20 on skis... The dealer is not clear on the benefits or not of the Duo vs the Single SX. The engine is the Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI 270HP the boat is 21.3 LOA and 3600lbs dry... Any info or guidance would be appreciated because I can change my (options) up until next week.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for your help...

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: DUO PROP vs. SINGLE PERFORMANCE...

The Duoprop will provide much better holeshot and efficiency over the entire RPM range, and improved handling. Well worth the extra cost. I find it odd your dealer doesn't know what he's trying to sell...

 

[Spidybot]

Re: DUO PROP vs. SINGLE PERFORMANCE...

MEADVIEW!<br /><br />You have posted this question twice, in different forums.<br /><br />It is impossible to keep track of Q & A's this way. Look under the other Boat Questions for my reply.

 

[Doug Durako]

Re: DUO PROP vs. SINGLE PERFORMANCE...

Make sure you remove the things at least once each year and grease the shaft----search this forum for horror stories of people having to cut off duo-props!<br /><br />Also, get the right ones (pitch, etc.) before you settle on the boat---could be an extra $1500 to get a new set of Volvo Stainless. Call the manufacturer if you need to for performance check.

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: DUO PROP vs. SINGLE PERFORMANCE...

If it were me, and hole shots were the big concern, I'd stick with the single prop and buy a torque shift prop http://www.land-and-sea.com/ <br /><br />Watch the video there and you'll see why I say that. (Thanks to Bondo for turnig me on to them)<br /><br />Side thrust is just not a big deal on I/Os to justify the cost and on-going expense of a duo-prop IMHO <br /><br />Imagine how much hitting a rock would cost you with the dup-prop...how many techs can even fix it? How available are spare parts? Props? etc...<br /><br />Just my .02