Prop Selection Help Needed
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I have a 21 ft 1986 Scarab 1 that I need some help with the prop selection on. I tried doing a little searching and found a little bit but I just wanted to make sure before I pulled the trigger on a new prop for the boat. I know that top speed and hole shots are arch enemies when choosing a prop, so I will just have to compromise. I will be skiing off my boat, so the 3 blade will be the better choice for that, but on other days speed will be what I'm going for.
As of right now, I am under the impression that a 4 blade, 22-24 pitch prop is the way to go for hole shots, and a 3 blade with the same pitch for speed. My boat is a 21ft Scarab, with a 302 sb, and RPMS at WOT are right around 3500, which I know is way too low. If I trim up a bit they go up a bit, but not enough. From what I see I should be running about 5000-5500 RPM at WOT. This is my first boat of this type, and have had smaller ski boats in the past, and I am currently not sure of what my current pitch is on the 3 blade that is on there now is. Any suggestions?
As of right now, I am under the impression that a 4 blade, 22-24 pitch prop is the way to go for hole shots, and a 3 blade with the same pitch for speed. My boat is a 21ft Scarab, with a 302 sb, and RPMS at WOT are right around 3500, which I know is way too low. If I trim up a bit they go up a bit, but not enough. From what I see I should be running about 5000-5500 RPM at WOT. This is my first boat of this type, and have had smaller ski boats in the past, and I am currently not sure of what my current pitch is on the 3 blade that is on there now is. Any suggestions?
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As of right now, I am under the impression that a 4 blade, 22-24 pitch prop is the way to go for hole shots, and a 3 blade with the same pitch for speed. My boat is a 21ft Scarab, with a 302 sb, and RPMS at WOT are right around 3500, which I know is way too low. If I trim up a bit they go up a bit, but not enough. From what I see I should be running about 5000-5500 RPM at WOT. This is my first boat of this type, and have had smaller ski boats in the past, and I am currently not sure of what my current pitch is on the 3 blade that is on there now is. Any suggestions?
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my 91 with 454 came with a 23P. With your SB i would look at a 21P
I now switch between a Hydro 24P 4 blade a 23P mirage and a 25p Mirage plus depending on what the water is like and what I am doing![Coolcowboy](/forums/images/smilies/more/coolcowboy.gif)
You also need to pay attention to if the prop is a mirage or a mirage plus.
Take a look at the rev 4 props I have heard that they are a goo all around prop for speed and skiing.
I now switch between a Hydro 24P 4 blade a 23P mirage and a 25p Mirage plus depending on what the water is like and what I am doing
![Coolcowboy](/forums/images/smilies/more/coolcowboy.gif)
You also need to pay attention to if the prop is a mirage or a mirage plus.
Take a look at the rev 4 props I have heard that they are a goo all around prop for speed and skiing.