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Ask Wakeprops if they have put an OJ 5 blade on an X25, X45 or X30 and have real world experience
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I agree with the feedback Tim received from Eric at OJ. I have run the 5 blade on my 45 and noticed a huge top speed drop off, more than 5 MPH. It performed about the same on hole shot as my current 4 blade but the 5 blade did maintain better speed control, less RPM jumping during waking and surfing. The best all around performance prop I have tried to date is the OJ 14.75x15.5. Best hole shot and top end.
If you don't care at all about top end speed and are going to run tons and tons of ballast then maybe the 5 blade is for you, otherwise I would stick with a 4 blade.
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Eric suggested the 14.75 X 15.5 LC for better weighted low and with losing top end.
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Thank you!
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My main concern would be....how does the 5 blade affect my fuel burn? I would be fine with 5 MPH less top end, and slower hole shot, if I saved a couple GPH's.
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Hey - no problem. That's why we are all here, right? ![]() I think you will be happy with your selection. Depending on what prop you are running now you might even pick up some top end.
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Best advice - call Eric at OJ, he is the expert.
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http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...ad.php?t=43948
Another person who had the same results as us. No top speed loss with a 5 blade. |
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I just read the entire thread and unless I missed it he never talks about top speed. He has a chart that goes to 30 and nothing more. Is that the top end of an X25?
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