Greetings everyone,
This is a 2004 Mercury 15 HP 4 stroke, 20" leg, non-big foot. With the std 3 blade prop [ 9 x 9 ], the motor pushed the boat along nicely, [6k which is the hull speed for this particular boat at 2/3 throttle] however maneuvering at low speed left something to be desired.
I'm thinking of the SOLAS thrust prop 10 x 7 four blade. They also make a 10 x 5 thrust prop - four blade and a number of other std 4 blade props ranging from 9.25 x 7, x 8, or x 9
Anyone have any experience with going to a 4 blade prop for increased thrust at low speed? Any comments on my proposed choice?
Thanks
Jan
This is a 2004 Mercury 15 HP 4 stroke, 20" leg, non-big foot. With the std 3 blade prop [ 9 x 9 ], the motor pushed the boat along nicely, [6k which is the hull speed for this particular boat at 2/3 throttle] however maneuvering at low speed left something to be desired.
I'm thinking of the SOLAS thrust prop 10 x 7 four blade. They also make a 10 x 5 thrust prop - four blade and a number of other std 4 blade props ranging from 9.25 x 7, x 8, or x 9
Anyone have any experience with going to a 4 blade prop for increased thrust at low speed? Any comments on my proposed choice?
Thanks
Jan