BBlades Blaster on Twin OB Vbottom

**whipper** · 10-12-2017, 01:08 PM

There have been many props touted as blade slingers over the years . Some of Mercs original castings of the promax and many others. There have been a few that no one complains of for slinging a blade and the Drag4 is one of them. Any prop can sling a blade surfaced for many years like Demeanor said nicks manifested to worse ect... Stock Spinelli,Stock Performance Props DR3 and 4 and most Hydromotives are very robust propellers with a great reputation for reliability and performance. Ive only had 2 blades sling both were worked and thin. Both were mercs. haha Ran very very good but for my application the risk isnt worth the reward. There are plenty of stock props that work almost as good as worked ones that you dont have to worry about these days.

**sammythebull** · 10-12-2017, 02:01 PM

i have run 4 or 5 Ron Hill props drags and ET,s ET is what Ron calls them blaster is BBlades they have been good to me i just ordered a worked matching set L&R from Ron he is prop19 on eBay

**Ghost S84** · 10-12-2017, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by sammythebull

i have run 4 or 5 Ron Hill props drags and ET,s ET is what Ron calls them blaster is BBlades they have been good to me i just ordered a worked matching set L&R from Ron he is prop19 on eBay

Hill's $609 vs Blaster $899...

Prop19 on ebay calls it the ET Eagle
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/14-1-2-X-...0AAMXQUmFSo5G0

And I am guessing this is his website?
http://www.hillmarine.net/four-blade...er-p/opr4e.htm

**David Borg** · 10-12-2017, 03:57 PM

The only difference I can see is that Bblades offers a larger diameter version 14.75 vs 14.5 inch.

**powerabout** · 10-12-2017, 08:28 PM

props are like bikini's..

you pay more for thinned ones

**Instigator** · 10-13-2017, 08:10 AM

I thought the blasters started as Merc Bravo Ones?

**Superbender** · 10-13-2017, 10:12 AM

Hill props have always been good to me,as for Blaster not so much,can't seem to make it past 15hrs,but it's a fast 15hrs.

**Mr. Demeanor** · 10-13-2017, 12:16 PM

I think the Hill props are a good value IF you know right from the start you need to have it worked. They are not consistent in pitch from blade to blade, prop to prop. Its like buying a new car that need a tune up right from the factory.

Most of you guys know Im a dealer for Performance Propeller. I dont like to pimp them as Im not a supporting vendor here. Tim builds a great prop though. The downside is he doesnt have a big inventory. The upside is they seem to be very reliable and consistent.
Performance does have to 4 blade surfacing props. The Drag4 which is VERY popular and he SC4 which is a 4 blade ET and VERY similar to the Blaster/Hill. If you order one from Tim and you have anything you want done within reason it is done at no extra charge. He finishes each prop to the customer specs. The price vs quality I think is as good as you will find. Finish work is always very good.
If you want the absolute best finish work send it to Rich at Leading Edge and he will eventually send you back a piece of stainless steel jewelry. The blades will be perfectly consistent.

**Capt.Insane-o** · 10-13-2017, 12:31 PM

I wouldn't cut a fart with one of Ron's props. You're better off spending a little loot, especially for what he is charging these days, by the time you have it "worked" it's all a wash anyway.

**big tom** · 10-13-2017, 08:42 PM

Instigator, your thinking of the Bblades O/B series 4 blade.

**Ghost S84** · 10-14-2017, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Superbender

Hill props have always been good to me,as for Blaster not so much,can't seem to make it past 15hrs,but it's a fast 15hrs.

Bender Was that running on the 4.2L SHO or the HPDI you had previously? Could these failures being reported be related to the high torque motors (300x, 300XS, SHO, etc) ?

anyone having quick failures on a blaster with a 2.4 or 2.5L?

**Superbender** · 10-17-2017, 10:54 AM

Yes I have seen failures on 2.5 optics as well,3.1vmax.3.3hpdi's.its always the same thing,your set up must be wrong.but damm there fast when they have all there blades.

**Mr. Demeanor** · 10-17-2017, 12:56 PM

I dont think horsepower kills these props. Its the surfacing loading/unloading fatigue and then add in thin blades, casting flaws, and lack of maintenance or striking small debris. Ive cracked props with my little V4 when it was stock.

**Superbender** · 10-17-2017, 01:05 PM

I believe it's the last twist they put in it

**powerabout** · 10-17-2017, 07:36 PM

stainless fatigues at about a million cycles.
Thats why its not used in planes
6hrs of running in a situation where it gets to a high enough stress level?
3000rpm x 60 x 6hrs =
How long did yours last at WOT?

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