Solas Scorpion prop test

**150aintenuff** · 03-21-2016, 05:08 PM

go 2-3" lower than a comparable Merc prop.... a 18 L4 has exact same blades as a 22 Bravo... and a 23 Scorpion is more agressive than a 25 tempest

BEST PROP OUT THERE FOR THE BUCK!!!

**150aintenuff** · 03-21-2016, 05:12 PM

each blade carves a new path if you spin it and look at it from the side this is done as im told by their design rep so the following blade enters non aerated water behind the blade in front of it so if you spin them they look off ballance with relation to the blade tips

i sell probably 10 or more Scorpions a year and countless Lexor models and each one will semi surface and fully surface from the box... only in extreme bow heavy fishing boats does the tip cup need to be added to and thats only in none or very short setback lengths

above 22P you almost always need 2 5/8" vent holes behind every blade even thru prop exhaust sterndrive ive sold needed a bit of venting to get the motor spooled up

**Magcat 62** · 05-01-2016, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Greg G

Wow, +2.5"!

Great info, I almost bought one yesterday that would not have worked based on that. Thanks

Great info, I almost bought one yesterday that would not have worked based on that. Thanks[/QUOTE]

PUT my 150 on stand and bolted up a 2,4 mariner magnum same prop but 1 87 lower 75 gps @ 6000 works out to 0 slip with 24p   have to concede scorpions are measured differently  if i calc for 26 pitch i get about 8% slip, a believeable figure  boat is only 15,6 and 700 lbs i didnt want a coned lower but it came with it,  the 3 piston trim wieghs a ton  150 had single piston and now inboard oil tank another 20 lbs. i think 80 is possible i have a 26 chopper to compare to the scorpion.  do you think i really need a cone to run high 70s?  ART

**Greg G** · 05-01-2016, 03:38 PM

Terri, do you want to sell or trade the Scorpion to me?

**Magcat 62** · 05-01-2016, 07:57 PM

IF i can find something faster ill do that! i really need a 26 scorpion my merc mech oil pump gear running 6000 is pushin it. what props do you have? they make them in 1p increments a 25 would be perfect for me.

**Magcat 62** · 05-03-2016, 06:37 PM

RE find on louisanna sportsman.com its a 27p looks like new! too big for me CHEAP DONT for get its really a 29p

**Greg G** · 05-04-2016, 06:09 AM

Terri, what pitch is your Scorpion?

**150aintenuff** · 05-07-2016, 09:31 AM

i got a 28 if anybody needs one thats had 1 demo run on it and about 3 years of shelf dust on it 9/10 it ran equal to a 30 Bravo, RPM wise, and 4 mph faster than it...

**Magcat 62** · 05-08-2016, 01:41 PM

M24 SCORP runs @6000 w\ 1.87 lower 75 gps. super happy!

**Magcat 62** · 05-08-2016, 01:44 PM

24 terri

**dnelson964** · 05-08-2016, 02:45 PM

[QUOTE=150aintenuff;2855448]i got a 28 if anybody needs one thats had 1 demo run on it and about 3 years of shelf dust on it 9/10 it ran equal to a 30 Bravo, RPM wise, and 4 mph faster than it...[/QUOTEIs

Is the 28 a flo torq ?

If so please PM me...thanks

**Magcat 62** · 05-09-2016, 04:20 PM

my scorp 24 @6000 runs 75. leaving everything same going to test against my 26 bigear chopper. very curious let ya know real soon ART TEST complete barely get hooked with chopper steering torque huge my arms are acheing porpoise starting at 55 had to drive through it. but on the up side turned 6000 also @ 75 gps same lake

**200valeroyt** · 05-10-2016, 12:54 PM

What are you wanting for the 28? I've been wanting to try one. Sean

**dnelson964** · 05-25-2016, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by 200valeroyt

What are you wanting for the 28? I've been wanting to try one. Sean

Hunt around online you can find them new for below 400.00 and many new ones have flo torque hub set up which is more adaptable.

They are also listed as Solas S3 propeller.

They also must be run above the pad and the higher the better for best performance. If you find you have too much bow lift ( feels like the nose is searching ) then means you should reduce motor setback. Only prop I have found that could give you too much bow lift.