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BroadHopper · 07-07-2016, 08:18 AM

I have experience with 3,4,5 blade props as well as duo counter rotating props (usually 6 blades) Generally speaking the more blades applied the better the torque but you sacrifice top end. Counter rotating props balance the torque thus gives you better maneuvering.

How the boat maneuver is another matter. Lots of practice and paying attention to boat drift, wind, current as well as throttle response. the more blades you have the better the throttle response. So the duoprop gives a much better response. Big reason why heavy boats have duo props or 4 blades.

Most bass boats respond well with 5 blades. Tournament fishing requires hole shots and great maneuvering. The boats do not require duoprops because they are light weight.

If you have the need for speed a 3 blade is the way to go. I know of no performance boats with duoprop set up.

07-07-2016, 08:18 AM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,669 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Props I have experience with 3,4,5 blade props as well as duo counter rotating props (usually 6 blades) Generally speaking the more blades applied the better the torque but you sacrifice top end. Counter rotating props balance the torque thus gives you better maneuvering. How the boat maneuver is another matter. Lots of practice and paying attention to boat drift, wind, current as well as throttle response. the more blades you have the better the throttle response. So the duoprop gives a much better response. Big reason why heavy boats have duo props or 4 blades. Most bass boats respond well with 5 blades. Tournament fishing requires hole shots and great maneuvering. The boats do not require duoprops because they are light weight. If you have the need for speed a 3 blade is the way to go. I know of no performance boats with duoprop set up. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.