Great Day! (Honda props)

[Erik Hardtle]

I just recieved my two 4 blade 9 pitch props for my Honda 50 hp 4-Stroke. I used to use a 13 and 11 pitch (9 - 11 kts @ 5800 rpm) . So here are my results.... keep in mind I have a 138 lb centerboard mod, 2 gel batteries, an engel refigerator and two 9 gal gas tanks. I left the ballast tank empty:

Vortex 4 blade: 12 x 9
5000-5500 rpm - 13-14 kts

Solas Amita 4 11.8 x 9
5900-6000 rpm - 15-16 kts
part # 3313-118-09

Ok so the Solas rocks and I will keep the vortex for a spare. I didn't have any cavitation, probably because of the extra weight on my boat.

Erik Hardtle
Knot Shore