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Today I found a 26 Raker and perchased it from a craigslist ad

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/2657230831.html

Question: Would any of these other props he is selling be something I would be interested in? He states them as all 3 blade props but I see some 4 blade props. Can anyone tell me wether the 4 blade props would be good for my boat. I might want to work a deal with him. Bill

A 4 blade prop will have more pulling power but less top end, they will hold corners better.

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I was using a 28 Raker before Russ F. sold me a 27SRX. One thing I can say is DON'T have any cup added to that prop. It will kill your RPM'S. The Srx, on the other hand, responded well to DAH propeller adding cup. I saw about another 3-4 mph. Overall the difference between the Raker and the SRX was about 7 to 10 MPH on the top end, depending on the conditions. You probably won't pull up a skier with it, like you could with the Raker, but the performance is miles apart. While the Raker is not a bad prop, you probably need something a little more performance minded for speed. Chet (77VIPER) could probably point you in the right direction, or if your looking, try Scream&Fly.


'79 Viking
225 Evinrude w/ Boyeson reeds
Bob's nosecone lwp
27SRX reworked by DAH
87MPH on GPS @ 6400 RPM

Yeah - I'll be keeping the 23 fr skiing. Might even pick up a 21 next summer.

The 26 Raker worked great. rps down to 5500 at top end and a little more speed. Should save some gas as well. Bill

So when are we going to see pictures of this thing running and making a pass or 2??

a 26pitch prop is where I was thinking of starting at as well. Good to hear its working out for ya.

What are you gonna turn that 62 with? Those blades must really lay back!

Fixed. lol I got typing a bit to fast I think.

silkeysak wrote:What are you gonna turn that 62 with? Those blades must really lay back!

Ru asking me? 1992 GT200 Johnny with 4" setback

Hippie459MN wrote: Fixed. lol I got typing a bit to fast I think.

Aw, com on Hippie, we all wish we had enough motor to turn a 62 pitch. Probably just a Freudian slip? I know you're dreaming of that Vulture with an 1800 HP outboard! We all knew what you meant, but I couldn't resist.