I think you need a big prop and big gear, probably like a 32 gear and a 12x16 3 blade prop, that way when you are done, I can do circles around you with my boat.
so what is your opinion on the two schools of thought? Talk to me people!
I think you need a big prop and big gear, probably like a 32 gear and a 12x16 3 blade prop, that way when you are done, I can do circles around you with my boat.
I was told small gear-big prop.
I think you need a big prop and big gear, probably like a 32 gear and a 12x16 3 blade prop, that way when you are done, I can do circles around you with my boat.
as usual....useless chatter.
as usual....useless chatter.
Eat my balls baby huey!
I was told small gear-big prop.
by who?? short course or long??
Find a prop your boat likes and gear to it. Just my .02$ j.j.
15 or 18 gears 14 1/4x 11 1/8-1/4 would be my guess thats what i like on the K & SS
OK I'll bite,
There is no right answer ( or wrong ) to that question, each driver will like something different. I used to run a 11 1/4 x 17 with a 54 gear in the K boat but I had a team mate that didn't like that much bite. Most fast sprint boat out there running today have found a prop that works well for their boat and will change gears when the course size or condition dictates it. I would bet most teams #1 prop isn't as good as Rankin #2 or even #3 prop. Good being defined as fast and the boat handles well in rough water.
So if there is a answer it would be find the right prop ( big or small ) and gear to what you want as far as RPM for your motor. I've seen plenty of fast race boats with both big & small props on them. Jullian lilked the smaller props others liked the large ones, but when you find that right prop you'll know it.
I've seen lots of teams dive for a crashed boat just to get the prop back. Great props are hard to come by, most teams would do well spending more time & money looking at props than for that extra horsepower........
Find a prop your boat likes and gear to it. Just my .02$ j.j.
Bingo
If the boat doesn't handle horsepower is useless!!