Best prop to stop Ventilation during turns at almost any speed ?

Discussion in 'Outboards' started by cyclops2, Apr 29, 2014.

  1. cyclops2
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    Which company has the best design to prevent ventilation ?

    Do not care about speed.
     
  2. gonzo
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    Depending on the application there will be a variety of answers. On outboards and sterndrives, a properly designed hull with the anti-ventilation plate at the right height will prevent prop ventilation.
     
  3. powerabout
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    lots of cup and rake
    its not exhaust getting back to the blades is it.
    What type of prop is it now
     
  4. cyclops2
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    It is a Black Diamond Aluminum 3 blade 14.25" X 21" ?? Smuged .

    On a 5.0L 220 hp Mercruiser. Can ventilate at any speed or turn rate at any speed. Drive in or trimmed out

    Opinions on a Power Tech 4 blade with a high rake & cup. I was told the PTC4 would be one of the most difficult props to ever ventilate.
     
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    as Gonzo says also has a lot to do with the boat and install of the drive.
     
  6. Mr Efficiency
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    Try a cupped stainless prop to see what improvement you get.
     
  7. powerabout
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    if the drive is installed high then all bets are off that you can fix it.
    Do you lose thrust or just hear the noise?
     

  8. Mr Efficiency
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    I have experimented with engine heights on outboards and was a little surprised by how high you could go and still not have the prop "let go" ( on smooth water), just gain engine rpm, and probably a little boat speed. I/O is the same principle. But the test boat had cupped stainless, I once bought a twin outboard boat that played up badly with cavitation/ventilation, switched from alloy to stainless and never had any more trouble.
     
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