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    Default Vib @ Slow Speeds - Better Prop Pitch, Blades?

    I have a 2000 Kanga and spend most of my time skiing. My wife prefers to wakeboard and I've been doing a lot of driving at 20mph pulling her. The problem is that the boat doesn't plane particularly well at 20mph and it has a bit of a vibration or rough ride.

    I am going to start with a new prop, hoping that I can solve two problems at once. (1) Possibly to repair any potential imperfection causing the moderate vibration. (2) achieve a better plane/consistent feel at slow speeds. (3) possibly holding the most consistent speed (as I've also read in this forum the 4-blades offer).

    This thought was based on an email I read by Brian Raymond in an earlier thread. He mentioned that a four-blade will cause the boat to ride more level at slower speeds.

    Assuming this to be true, my only question is whether I can purchase a different pitch that will also improve the Kanga's ride at 18-34mph. I don't care about speeds above 36mph whatsoever, so the top-end isn't an issue. Also, the hole-shot isn't an issue - the Moomba is great in this regard.

    With this in mind, is there a better pitch for me? And can anyone suggest whether something like the Acme CNC four blade to be a good option in this instance?

    Thank you in advance!

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    Default Replying to Topic 'Vib @ Slow Speeds - Better Prop Pitch, Bl

    I bought a cutter 13x13 4 blade Stainless steel prop that I am happy with.
    As for the vibration, if you take it to a shop have them check the shaft alingment.
    Bruce Fuerstenberg

    Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...holy shit!...what a ride!

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