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Old 08-04-2009, 01:44 PM   #1

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Default How to pick 4 blade prop?
Hello All
I still would like some input on how to select the right 4 blade prop for my 95 272 barchetta?
thanks in advance.
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    Default Re: How to pick 4 blade prop?
    Karman, I'm trying to figure out the same thing. It was recommended to me to go up two pitch sizes if I were choosing a 4 over a 3 blade. That should even out the performance, but give more torque, so to speak. Can anyone verify that this information is correct?
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    Default Re: How to pick 4 blade prop?
    Here's a link to the i-boats.com prop guide. Look at the bottom of the page and the FAQ's should answer most of your questions.

    http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Mer...t_id=180185871
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