Solas Scorpion prop test

**Magcat 62** · 09-13-2015, 07:20 PM

Savvy boaters 352$ shipped

**Magcat 62** · 09-13-2015, 07:32 PM

I hope your right about pitch i have one on the way they come from australia leading edge said heavy on progressive pitching for hole shot ie the small vent holes. 5\16. he recc. a step lower in pitch. have results soon ART

**dnelson964** · 09-14-2015, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by terrikirchner

I hope your right about pitch i have one on the way they come from australia leading edge said heavy on progressive pitching for hole shot ie the small vent holes. 5\16. he recc. a step lower in pitch. have results soon ART

My prop was scanned so I reported exactly what I found and posted here.

Let us know how it runs !

**Magcat 62** · 09-16-2015, 07:22 PM

my new scorpion today fedx quality is absoultely flawless ill have to sawsall off my trim tab it has super rake it sure looks fast changed back to my original pitch i have used 24. let you know how she runs real soon ART

**panther150** · 09-17-2015, 01:06 PM

I had mine drilled for Merc exhaust plugs to make it easier to tune on launch.

**150aintenuff** · 10-01-2015, 04:28 PM

every solas big diameter wheel ive ever ran runs 2-3 inches of pitch BIGGER than stamped..... and the SCORPION was faster than every bravo and other wheel tried on a scarab with a built 496 by over 7 mph... GREAT DEEP VEE WHEEL!!!!! and DO NOT adjust the blades to make them LOOK even... they are offset slightly for a reason....

**dnelson964** · 10-04-2015, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by 150aintenuff

every solas big diameter wheel ive ever ran runs 2-3 inches of pitch BIGGER than stamped..... and the SCORPION was faster than every bravo and other wheel tried on a scarab with a built 496 by over 7 mph... GREAT DEEP VEE WHEEL!!!!! and DO NOT adjust the blades to make them LOOK even... they are offset slightly for a reason....

Another confirmation....thanks for the input.

**Magcat 62** · 11-06-2015, 05:35 PM

Today was the big day!!! the prop is incredible. More than I ever expected. The pitch was correct, not too stiff as I had thought it would be. Ran about 6 mph faster than my DENNIS and less RPM about 5400 RPM. Right for a 2.0 150 hp. unbelievable lift all around. See boat on my profile as pictures as I can't figure out how to upload them on here. check out the red cat. 3 stills. but I have to say that it runs on my cat . I heard they ran great on vees but they sure work on my cat. mercury prop guys better get on the ball to beat this knock off prop. almost ran 70 MPH today, faster than any mercury prop that i had tried.

**dnelson964** · 11-06-2015, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by terrikirchner

Today was the big day!!! the prop is incredible. More than I ever expected. The pitch was correct, not too stiff as I had thought it would be. Ran about 6 mph faster than my DENNIS and less RPM about 5400 RPM. Right for a 2.0 150 hp. unbelievable lift all around. See boat on my profile as pictures as I can't figure out how to upload them on here. check out the red cat. 3 stills. but I have to say that it runs on my cat . I heard they ran great on vees but they sure work on my cat. mercury prop guys better get on the ball to beat this knock off prop. almost ran 70 MPH today, faster than any mercury prop that i had tried.

GREAT result !...I only found that if you run it on a boat with too much setback you get to much bow lift and must reduce.

**Magcat 62** · 11-08-2015, 04:29 PM

IM glad your mod scorp worked out im so blown away with mine im afraid to touch it. i have to drill pvs holes out because hole shot is a bit sluggish i did the math but it doesnt make sense. gps is good tach also only variable left is my 150 has 1.87 lower lu. i didnt think any thru-hub could top my worked DENNIS but this solas proved me wrong! im going to try a little more jack and see if she run solid 70 gained 10 mph going to a 2,4 mariner same prop i think i can get 80 out of it. any body out there with a 26 scorpion????

**Magcat 62** · 11-08-2015, 04:44 PM

i think the scorpion 1\4 vent holes are for location only i just drilled mine to 3/8 my cruise and top end is awsome

**Magcat 62** · 11-08-2015, 04:50 PM

my solas 24 turns up alittle less than a stock big ear 26...........

**Magcat 62** · 11-17-2015, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by dnelson964

GREAT result !...I only found that if you run it on a boat with too much setback you get to much bow lift and must reduce.

after some seat time at swannee runing the scorpion lift stern and bow boat only knows one direction.....straight! NEED lots of room to turn boat kinda drifts on its own at wot the aero wing is not helping hitting a cross wind is a little hairy ive got some cO2 PFD'S ORDERED home town freeport