Any Opinions or thoughts on a four blade Mercury Revolution 4 prop performance for a Mako 263?
I repowered my 1996 Mako 263 with twin 200 Optimax's which added about 140lbs to the stern. With a full Livewell in the rear and Full Fuel the boat porpoises (in calm water) until I apply trip tabs.
When going slow sloppy water, I fall off plane and sometimes need to go faster than I would like to get back on a plane. I use a lot of trim tab in these conditions, but don't like having to do that with a following sea.
My Goal is to stay on a plane at slower speeds in Sloppy conditions and have overall better performance in the mid range without having to use trim tabs as much. I do not care if I loose top end.
I had a friend with a 29 ft Striper try the 4 blade Rev 4's and he said it lifted his stern too much and created handling issues.
Would appreciate anyone who has some experience to share.
Deadrise on the Mako 263 is listed at 23 degrees.
Thank You
I repowered my 1996 Mako 263 with twin 200 Optimax's which added about 140lbs to the stern. With a full Livewell in the rear and Full Fuel the boat porpoises (in calm water) until I apply trip tabs.
When going slow sloppy water, I fall off plane and sometimes need to go faster than I would like to get back on a plane. I use a lot of trim tab in these conditions, but don't like having to do that with a following sea.
My Goal is to stay on a plane at slower speeds in Sloppy conditions and have overall better performance in the mid range without having to use trim tabs as much. I do not care if I loose top end.
I had a friend with a 29 ft Striper try the 4 blade Rev 4's and he said it lifted his stern too much and created handling issues.
Would appreciate anyone who has some experience to share.
Deadrise on the Mako 263 is listed at 23 degrees.
Thank You
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