Join host Ryan Wood as he explores how boat performance changes with 3 vs 4 blade propellers. Conventional wisdom is 3 blade props are better for top end speed, and 4 blade props are better for acceleration and hole shot (time to get on plane). See if this holds true (or matters at all) for a small boat.

Boat: Carolina Skiff JV 15
Motor: 25 hp Yamaha 4 stroke
3 Blade Propeller: OEM Yamaha 9 7/8 x 11 1/4 f (Aluminum)
4 Blade Propeller: Solas Amita 102/5 x 11 (Aluminum)

It is recommended to go down slightly in pitch when switching from a 3 to 4 blade prop. Boat propellers arte identified by their diameter (1st number) and the pitch (2nd number).

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