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Post Need more prop?
I have a stage 2 gtr and even with 4 people in the boat and a fishing load I have to trim down a good bit to keep it under 4500 rpms by myself it's turning 4700 or so and cut out i guess it's hitting the Rev limiter. I'm running the 3 blade 10 pitch now. what prop would you suggest?

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Tue May 26, 2015 8:18 pm
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Post Re: Need more prop?
Id suggest a 45 tooth lower. I have a stage 1 and by myself with the 48 lower i turn 45-4600 WOT. When i put the 45 on it knocked me down to 3900-4000. With the extra power you have you should be able to turn that gear a lot better than me and still tote a load.

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Tue May 26, 2015 8:25 pm
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Did you pick up speed with the 45 tooth or just reduce rpms?

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Tue May 26, 2015 8:34 pm
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Actually might have gained .5-1mph but it was obvious i couldnt turn it the way i needed to yet so i swapped back to my 48. Word of advice if you get the 45 tooth gear, pick up a bunch of shims. I think my motor was about 1/4" higher.

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Post Re: Need more prop?
Could run the hammer, it's a beast in reverse too.

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Tue May 26, 2015 8:51 pm
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Post Re: Need more prop?
I also liked the hammer when i ran it. Fastest my boat has ever been though was with an 11 pitch gt 3 blade

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Tue May 26, 2015 9:03 pm
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yea i thought about trying the 11 pitch 3 blade too or the hammer or big blade

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Post Re: Need more prop?
Post up some results whichever one you decide to get. I'll proly be in the same situation when i get mine back together.


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