volvo prop question

blueagletalon

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i own a 1986 volvo penta 125b with the 270 out drive in a 19ft boat. i was looking to move to a four bladed prop. my problem is that whenim pulling a tube and i turn i loose 10 mph. would the four bladed prop help me out in this situation?
 

captmello

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Re: volvo prop question

i own a 1986 volvo penta 125b with the 270 out drive in a 19ft boat. i was looking to move to a four bladed prop. my problem is that whenim pulling a tube and i turn i loose 10 mph. would the four bladed prop help me out in this situation?

I don't think the four blade will help. We all lose speed in turns.
 
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