Propeller change 3 blade or 4 blade?

[LeXXington]

Finally got the boat out on the water.  Results are increased my speed by 3 mph.   I like the handling at speed,   So far happy with the reults

[John Bacon]

That's interesting, you gained speed with a four bladed prop.

  

[Garnet]

Generally that wouldn't be the case.

It's possible the 3 blade was blowing out small amounts.

A prop ring might solve that.

In most fishing worlds we carry more and more gear so 4 blade will be better. 

[LeXXington]

On 5/24/2020 at 10:33 PM, John Bacon said:

That's interesting, you gained speed with a four bladed prop.

  

Only thing I can think of is the original prop was undersized on the pitch.

[Freshtrax]

Likely less pro slip with the 4 blade seeing they are the same pitch.   Also the cupping on that prop does give some sern lift so less drag...   props = witchcraft sometimes.   Glad it worked .