Solas Scorpion prop test

[vnemous]

yes if you buy the one that uses their RubX hub it the same as a flo torque. THe prop also comes in solid hub

[whipper]

yes if you buy the one that uses their RubX hub it the same as a flo torque. THe prop also comes in solid hub

So Scorpion or Rubex L4 that has vent holes already? What is the max Diameter prop for a TM small shaft any one know?
http://www.solas.com/newweb/propelle...arch_rubex.asp

[allstock]

What gear ratio does that Yami have?

1:75. My local prop shop machined mine to accept Mercury PVS plugs, makes tuning easy.

[150aintenuff]

So Scorpion or Rubex L4 that has vent holes already? What is the max Diameter prop for a TM small shaft any one know?
http://www.solas.com/newweb/propelle...arch_rubex.asp

16"
ive ran a 16x21 Lexor L3 plus under a merc cav plate

and the Scorpion is PRE PILOTED not vented, make the holes atleast 1/2" I drilled my prop 5/8" x2 vent holes and it locks up about 4200 on a 3.0 L built opti and JUMPS on step even with pushing 3300 lbs

[vnemous]

I just drilled them to 3/8" and see if my X will get it out of the hole ok. Can always drill them bigger, now if the rain would stop

[dnelson964]

I just drilled them to 3/8" and see if my X will get it out of the hole ok. Can always drill them bigger, now if the rain would stop

I think that should work just fine.

[bigboy]

16"
ive ran a 16x21 Lexor L3 plus under a merc cav plate

and the Scorpion is PRE PILOTED not vented, make the holes atleast 1/2" I drilled my prop 5/8" x2 vent holes and it locks up about 4200 on a 3.0 L built opti and JUMPS on step even with pushing 3300 lbs

Do you mean 2x vent holes on each blade so total of 6?

Gotta drill mine. Going out next weekend and don't want to risk to not getting it on plane. It was hard to get it on plane and just me in the boat with the pilot holes.
Thanks.

[vnemous]

no I just drilled the pilots out to 3/8. If that doesnt work I will go to 1/2" but Doc says it should be ok and he would know. Hole shot may no be ideal but Im sure it will get on plane

[vnemous]

So I thru the boat in the water an hour ago just to see if she would get on plane. She did but it was tough, gonna need much bigger vent holes. For those that dont know my x has just a tuner and no exhaust can down to the prop so I dont get much ventilation. Once on plane it ran very well. 87 mph at 5800 rpms works out to 4-6% slip figuring the 27p is reallly a 29-29.5p. I had plenty of pedal as my redline is 7000 but I didnt have my vest on and this was just kinda a shake down to see if it would get out of the hole. More to follow.

[whipper]

So when you say trouble getting on plane you mean spins up higher rpm but doesn't bite? Also wondering if maybe I should try a 25 instead of the 26 if they run that tall? I can spin well over 7000 but like to prop to 7200max. Want hole shot and mid range more than top end. I have a drill press and access to a Machinist at work for the 3/8 holes maybe 1/2 inch buy the sounds of it?

[whipper]

So when you say trouble getting on plane you mean spins up higher rpm but doesn't bite?

[whipper]

Im really liking the look of this Solas Pro L4 with vent holes. New design but looks like a Promax or brovo cross. Any testing with anyone on this bad boy?

[whipper]

One more thing why not 1 inch vent holes like the Bravo 1 ? Even dual ? Ive seen 1.25 holes with some mods and they seem to perform.

[vnemous]

No the prop does not vent so it does not spin up. My trophy has stock vent holes with no plugs plus an additional 1/2 in holes and vents fine. Of course the pro et does not have this problem since its not a thru hub.

[Euroski]

What's Solas web site link?