23 SEACRAFT PROP 3 OR 4 BLADE for 250merc

[kmoose]

If you are looking for top speed I would be looking at the 3 blade options. If you are looking for holding plane in seas and stearn lift I would go with a 4 blade. The Rev 4 is a great prop but didn't work to well for me as my Tsunami definitely doesnt need stearn lift.

It's funny how the obsession over attaining top speed outshines all the other important considerations like mid-range fuel consumption, sea handling and planing. I guess if I lived on a lake it would be more important but I use my SeaCraft in the sea where top speed capabilities fall to the bottom of list.

[FLexpat]

Take a look at the new Enertia ECO

[Makover]

Kmoose, I understand you,with the overall trip I make will be on a river/with tide and sound that is mostly 1 1/2 chop so the hull should work to my advantage .56 miles is my round trip so the fast cruise is my goal at 35-39mph with wot in low 50's. I travel with 60 gal fuel two rods and me.I hope to return with 20gal of fuel. Enertia 19p may work ,has 16 dia.,we"ll see.

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by Makover

Kmoose, I understand you,with the overall trip I make will be on a river/with tide and sound that is mostly 1 1/2 chop so the hull should work to my advantage .56 miles is my round trip so the fast cruise is my goal at 35-39mph with wot in low 50's. I travel with 60 gal fuel two rods and me.I hope to return with 20gal of fuel. Enertia 19p may work ,has 16 dia.,we"ll see.

The non-eco enertia 19p is a smaller diameter 14" if you want top speed. I do like the handling and low/mid range the mirage or rev4 better than the enertia. The old mirage (non mirage plus) are pretty fast too.

[flyingfrizzle]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

The non-eco enertia 19p is a smaller diameter 14" if you want top speed. I do like the handling and low/mid range the mirage or rev4 better than the enertia. The old mirage (non mirage plus) are pretty fast too.

Old Mirage A40-41 (not the a45-46) has the thinner blades and is lighter=faster & better top speed

[GameOnSalmon]

Originally Posted by kmoose

If you are looking for top speed I would be looking at the 3 blade options. If you are looking for holding plane in seas and stearn lift I would go with a 4 blade. The Rev 4 is a great prop but didn't work to well for me as my Tsunami definitely doesnt need stearn lift.

It's funny how the obsession over attaining top speed outshines all the other important considerations like mid-range fuel consumption, sea handling and planing. I guess if I lived on a lake it would be more important but I use my SeaCraft in the sea where top speed capabilities fall to the bottom of list.

LOL Ken... Not all of Us are so blessed to have the Keys and Bahamas in our backyard Brother... It's only 18 degrees here now...HA!

Since we cant run in 4 and 5 footers all day we have to do something different like have a Boat that's a Speed Demon and then when it really matters chews through the waves like a Godzilla T-Rex Chomp.

If i lived in your Neck of the woods I would just slap on a New Gen 2 450 ETEC V8 and call it good... Oh wait, that motor is probably 2 years out still.

Or if SUZUKI would ever Bring on the 400hp or 450hp even better. Compete with the 557 at seven marine.

Robert