Prop discussion new boat owner with 2007 350

MbmikeMbmike Member Posts: 18 ✭
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Need information on the possibility of switching props from 3 blade 22 to 4 blade 20 will it improve low end power I’m not to concerned about high speed I know this will lower it but hey I don’t cruise the lake in a large boat like this at 28mph.  Just looking for information, sources that maybe folks have purchased them from good or bad.  
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,462 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Lots of happy folks who have done what you're considering.  Just search "Hill Marine" on here.
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • cme4braincme4brain Member Posts: 28 ✭✭
    New to the forum and my 2007 350.  I spoke with a local prop company who stated that for my Bravo 2 drive, I was best to stay with  my factory 3 blade.
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    cme4brain said:
    New to the forum and my 2007 350.  I spoke with a local prop company who stated that for my Bravo 2 drive, I was best to stay with  my factory 3 blade.
    No way. Many on here have B2 and switched to the 4 blade with amazing results all around
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  • cme4braincme4brain Member Posts: 28 ✭✭
    Handymans342 said:
    cme4brain said:
    New to the forum and my 2007 350.  I spoke with a local prop company who stated that for my Bravo 2 drive, I was best to stay with  my factory 3 blade.
    No way. Many on here have B2 and switched to the 4 blade with amazing results all around


    Now you are giving me inspiration to change my props.

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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    cme4brain said:
    Handymans342 said:
    cme4brain said:
    New to the forum and my 2007 350.  I spoke with a local prop company who stated that for my Bravo 2 drive, I was best to stay with  my factory 3 blade.
    No way. Many on here have B2 and switched to the 4 blade with amazing results all around


    Now you are giving me inspiration to change my props.

    Yes do it
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Get your WOT rpm numbers. Engine specs on WOT and call Hill Marine. Went to 4 blades on my B-III’s and was a huge improvement. 

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • cme4braincme4brain Member Posts: 28 ✭✭
    Handymans342 said:
    cme4brain said:
    Handymans342 said:
    cme4brain said:
    New to the forum and my 2007 350.  I spoke with a local prop company who stated that for my Bravo 2 drive, I was best to stay with  my factory 3 blade.
    No way. Many on here have B2 and switched to the 4 blade with amazing results all around


    Now you are giving me inspiration to change my props.

    Yes do it

    After reading all these posts, I have ordered the Hills Marine Big Cows 4 bladed props for my 350.  Awaiting on delivery.
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  • MbmikeMbmike Member Posts: 18 ✭
    Mine have shipped waiting delivery on Monday. 
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Be prepared to be wowed. 
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  • MbmikeMbmike Member Posts: 18 ✭
    Boat all done waiting till Saturday to pickup to see how much a difference these will be, while being out had the bottom job done, new bellows on the I/O so should be good to go for 3 years or so. 
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  • cme4braincme4brain Member Posts: 28 ✭✭
    Mbmike said:
    Boat all done waiting till Saturday to pickup to see how much a difference these will be, while being out had the bottom job done, new bellows on the I/O so should be good to go for 3 years or so. 
    I would love to have B3 drives.  
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mbmike said:
    Boat all done waiting till Saturday to pickup to see how much a difference these will be, while being out had the bottom job done, new bellows on the I/O so should be good to go for 3 years or so. 
    Report back after sea trial
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