Prop help?

[JIM5656]

I have a pair of 15x34 merc cleavers.I want to have them balanced and blueprinted.I have had several well known names do this for me in the past.I am just interested in some opinions on who is out there doing a good job of this these days that I may not be familiar with?

[LPB]

SEND them to mercury,there the best ! John and I own a prop shop!

[JIM5656]

What is the name of your shop?

[LPB]

I allso Own Performance Plus Marine And LIGHTNING POWER BOATS John

[JIM5656]

I have had several Merc Lab props. Actually quite a few. I was hoping to find someone new that might have a new twist on things. I have also used Hill,Spinelli,Heinrich, Janacke,Etc. I am looking to get some opinions I haven't heard. Thanks again for the reply.

[LPB]

Props are a magic thing ,some times we get lucky and get it right and sometimes we Don't !!! John

[Raceman]

In addition to Mercury's lab finishing, (my first choice by far) I've had good luck with Tim Hackney at Performance Propeller in Soddy Daisy Tennessee.

[mjwalters]

I have been using Throttle up propellers in FLA. Matt uses a prop scan machine to blueprint your props and can send you the read outs from before and after. They are good people to deal with and have always delivered on time for me.

[JIM5656]

I am just poking around looking for news on this sometimes elusive art.

[GRH]

I heard of a guy named Dave Behuniak in Northville NY that was supposed to be good:D

[trbocharge]

I also use Performance Propeller.......top notch

[JIM5656]

i WAS HOPING TO HEAR MORE.

[Liberator25]

I think your props are 3 blades if I remember correctly. Why are you wanting to balance and blueprint - you gettin' too much vibration? I have a set of Merc Labbed 15x34 4 blades and they still will "buzz" with those two merc 300x's (just FYI). Just out of curiosity, how fast are you runnin' with the 3 blades? How many rpm's will your motors turn? I'm thinking of getting a set of 15x34 3 blades to replace my 4 blades - 3 blades are supposed to be a little faster. Still lovin' your boat? I still love the feel of mine when it climbs out of the hop around 85 mph or so and just lays down and honks.:D

[Capt Steven]

Mercury Lab finished props are the way to go. If you want a new twist then call them directly. Number is in the Web site for Merc Racing. I am certain that if you tell Brett or Scott there what you are looking for, Those guys will get it right.

[JIM5656]

Liberator 25. I have not been able to hold it open for a couple of reasons which I will correct before next launch.I have seen between 105 and 110 at a little more than 6000. I don't think I have seen more than about 6100.Speedo bouncing as I said 105 to 110. Still pulling. No trim. Tab down a little. Prop work is mainly to save stress on the gearcases and reduce vibration. I am very confident that this boat will go to the teens no problem. I would like to see the engines go to 6500 with out triming it up. I think it will. I have to get the transom water pickups on,trim gauges intalled, tab indicator installed, and kill switch. No more full throtle runs with out a kill switch. I was thrown from the drivers seat once at 105 when the stbd engine went into gaurdian. never again with out a tether. I honestly believe this boat is capable of 115 or more. but i want to be careful about tempting fate. It is, as you know , very fast.