4x3 pitch versus 3x3 pitch

Stodge

A season or 2 ago my mechanic did me a "favor" and switched my props from 22p to 24p.  The idea was to get better fuel efficiency.  This is true once I get on plane.  But the problem now is getting on plane.  He was going to put my old 22p props back on but they have taken legs.  So he proposes to get me a set of 4x3 props.  Question I have is do I get 22p or because of the 4 blade do I look at 20p?

Handymans342

Call Hill marine and get their advice. 

J3ff

What motor? I can tell you that hill told me 20p on my 6.2L  270 and I wish I went with 22p... working on getting some 22p's 

reneechris14

Twin B3 stay with 22p even 4 blade I don't think you get that much slippage.

Stodge

I have the 350mags in the 342.  She's a pig getting on plane with the 24p 3 blade props.   Does not help that I have a RIB with motor on the swim platform.  My concern was that the 22p 4 blade would have the same "drag/bite?" as the 24p 3 blade since it's moving more water with every turn.

reneechris14

The 3 blade has alot more slippage. On my 342 you can see the tachs at 4g and you have to wait untill the props grab at about 15mph then the boat gains most of the speed. With 20 pitch you will hop on plane but have to cruise at 26ish witch is not ideal for the 342 or bring it up to 30mph with the tach at 4200 to much for me. Just my thoughts 

Stodge

Yeah everything is telling me 22p is the way to go.