283 release 4 blade vs 3 blade

[Samstiles]

So I was wondering if a 4 blade gets better fuel economy than a 3 and if 4 blade gets higher speed?Please let me know

 

[PointedRose]

Many many postings on this forum on this topic. 4 blade will allow staying on plane at a lower speed and better bite of the prop

 

[Samstiles]

Many many postings on this forum on this topic. 4 blade will allow staying on plane at a lower speed and better bite of the prop

So does it help with fuel economy or higher speeds?

 

[PointedRose]

So does it help with fuel economy or higher speeds?

So like I said, you just need to do a search in this forum for 4 blade:

Seafarer 228 4 blade vs 3 blade

Anyone have any feedback that has ran both a 3 blade and a 4 blade on their 228?

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