Re: need prop Opinions (especially Mikeyt's)
 

For what its worth, and while you wait on MikeyT; I have a '95 Shabah 202, with 5.7. Have 3 blade aluminum 14.25 x 19. As you described, good speed, blows out in turns, no holeshot with loaded boat. I do have Smart Tabs installed.

We use boat for tubing, almost exclusively. Loaded boat and pulling two tubes is our norm. Changed to a 5 blade QST prop. 13.5 x 17. Top speed is now 40 at best, but it will literally jump out of the water, comes on plane immediately, almost impossible to get it to blow out in curves. Before I had to carry more speed than necessary just to stay on plane and avoid bogging / blowing out in turns. Now I can tow at practically any speed without worrying about having enough "kick" to get back up and going again.

I don't think you're going to get enough value in changing from 21p to 20p. I think the 19p is the minimum you should drop to. Especially if you add the ballast bag.

Re: need prop Opinions (especially Mikeyt's)
 

Thanks for the input McKenzie. I do think 17 would be too much. I don't want to give up that much top end. My holeshot with the 21p 3 blade alum. isn't horrible. It will pull 220+ lbs boarders out of the water no problem.

Those 5 blades are big $$!! I'm thinking the 19p to see a difference. That with the 4 blade cupped ought to make a world of difference! Thought about buying one of the cheap 4 blade aluminums in 21 or 20 from amazon as a back up...

Re: need prop Opinions (especially Mikeyt's)
 

I used a Solas 4 blade aluminum on my SC21 when I had it. It worked great for around 150$

Re: need prop Opinions (especially Mikeyt's)
 

Hey Moto,

any experience with the turning point 4 blades? They are aluminum, and really inexpensive on amazon. I just don't know how I feel about the cheaper prop with a combination of blade types. The solas HR Titan looks like it's really good but not a whole lot of reviews... some say good, some say all solas are cheaply made and junk... lol. opinions, opinions...

Also, any experience with one of these props that give good stern lift and wakeboarding??

Thanks Moto!

Re: need prop Opinions (especially Mikeyt's)
 

I've had zero with TPs. I can tell you the Mirage Plus works great on my 250 Shabah. (Minimal towing, decent holeshot, good cruising speed, spot on WOT and acceptable top speed)
The Solas 4 blade was a 17p I put on the SC21 from a beat up 19p 3 blade and it put my RPM in the sweet spot and it had a great holeshot.
If you are seeking a true prop guru you need to talk to a prop specialist. BBlades, Props Plus, etc. I personally have used props plus out of Denver for my 250 and it's running great. I can't expect a 4500+ lb I/O to tow like a wakeboat but thats fine. It's not purpose built to just tow. When the water gets rough and I want to cruise I enjoy blowing past the tow boats while they are revving along at 30 mph or so.

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i currently run the turbo 4 blade 2+2 with i believe 19 p. great for tubes skiers and wake boards. excellent hole shot and hard turning. top end around 55mph.