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Old 03-26-2018, 07:13 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by Ski in NC View Post
Do you have a full keel protecting the prop? If so, the chances of damaging it are quite low.

Also, if you are running hull speed and under, you don't really need a 5b. 5b is often used when running a single engine boat with big keel, and running it fast. Fast, that keel puts a lot of disturbed water into the prop and it makes a lot of noise and vibe. Running hull speed you rarely have that problem.

A 4b will work fine at hull speed.
Ski,

Yes I have a full keel, but managed to bang it up twice. Both times I let someone else drive the boat. Never again. I'll always be in command when docking, or entering a channel or area that's questionable. And both could have easily be prevented. This last one is costing me BIG bucks and BIG time delay for my Loop trip. Errrrrr!

I rarely run wide open, 99% of the time at hull speed... 7 to 8 knots.
Looking forward to a 4 blade.
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