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Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props

Posted By: Dug
Date: Thursday, 15 June 2006, at 8:17 a.m.

In Response To: Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props (John F.)

David,

It is easy. Use 4 blades.

Smoother, more efficient and the B31 is not meant to be a speed demon.

It is an inefficient hull, so it imposes load. 4 blade Nibral is the best in my opinion and experience.

I have had both.

3 blades on gas in a 31 is like a wet towel under water. Just mush. 4 blades gives much better control around the docks, smoother running underway, and overall just plain better. Don't even bother to debate it.

Dug

Messages In This Thread

3 blade versus 4 blade props
DavidR -- Wednesday, 14 June 2006, at 7:12 p.m.

Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props
Capt Patrick McCrary -- Wednesday, 14 June 2006, at 7:34 p.m.

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Capt. Dick Dean -- Wednesday, 14 June 2006, at 8:45 p.m.

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Doug Crowther -- Wednesday, 14 June 2006, at 8:59 p.m.

Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props
John F. -- Wednesday, 14 June 2006, at 9:08 p.m.

Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props
Dug -- Thursday, 15 June 2006, at 8:17 a.m.

Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props
DavidR -- Thursday, 15 June 2006, at 8:27 a.m.

Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props
Capt. Dave Kosh -- Thursday, 15 June 2006, at 9:37 a.m.

Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props
Charlie Haws -- Thursday, 15 June 2006, at 7:56 p.m.

Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props
Ed C. -- Thursday, 15 June 2006, at 8:12 p.m.

Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props
Charlie Haws -- Friday, 16 June 2006, at 8:53 a.m.

Re: 3 blade versus 4 blade props
Ed C. -- Sunday, 18 June 2006, at 6:38 p.m.