I'm going to be picking up an IPB 14 in the next few days, and I have plans to put a jack plate and 4 blade prop on it. The engine that I'll be putting on it is a 2002 25hp merc 2 stroke. Any suggestions or anyone running a 4 blade on their IPB 14. I'm sure ya'll have more knowledge about props and pitch than I do.
Not sure what good it would do. It would likely slow you down a bit. The advantage I guess would be a quicker and shallower hole shot? But on a boat that weighs a couple hundred lbs, and with that motor, it's gonna jump up on plane anyway in little water. Not really worth the trade off, IMO.
Agreed, with that boat & motor combo I don't see a need for a 4 blade. If you're trying to run ultra skinny you'll need tabs & a jack plate too. I always recommend starting with Turning Point aluminum propellers. They already have a good amount of cup built in and are surprisingly affordable. A 10x13 should be a good starting point and I'd expect a little over 30mph with your setup and still jump on plane.
Thanks for the info. Where I'll be running gets really shallow, and fairly rocky in some areas Which is why I was looking at a 4 blade for hole shot. I'll look into turning point though.
