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| Author: | lftdjeep426 [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Prop Dia/Pitch: 8x5 to 8x6 13hp LT |
I have a 13hp Honda on a MudBuddy frame on my 1648. I was running a 8x5 and borrowed an 8x6 from my local dealer to try. Here is the deal. After getting the 8x6 I could tell that the 8x5 was slightly smaller in diameter. Maybe by 3/4" overall. With the 8x5 my motor would rev out easily so I thought I would try an inch more pitch and see if it could turn it. No bueno.... it wouldn't even come close to revving out. Can you get props in 1/2" pitch increments? How much difference would that extra 3/4" diameter have made? My boat planes with only me in it with the 8x5 but seems to be just a mph or two short with another person. I was hoping the 8x6 would cure that but that 1" pitch makes a much bigger difference from a 5 to a 6 rather than a 19 to a 20 on my outboard. I need some opinions. |
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| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prop Dia/Pitch: 8x5 to 8x6 13hp LT |
Was the cup still on the 8x5? On a big boat like that with a small hp motor, going down an inch in pitch would prolly have better results. |
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| Author: | lftdjeep426 [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prop Dia/Pitch: 8x5 to 8x6 13hp LT |
I guess I don't know what you mean by the cup. The blade was still cupped if that is what you are asking. Honestly, I don't know if the 8x4 would help. It already revvs out with the 8x5 and seems to get up to speed fairly fast..... I would think it would go slower with the 8x4? Your Thoughts? |
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