User Tag List

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2
Results 16 to 24 of 24
  1. #16
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Lake Vermilion, MN
    Posts
    57
    Thanks (Given)
    3
    Thanks (Received)
    2
    Likes (Given)
    2
    Likes (Received)
    5
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Grant, I have a 22p 4 blade, basically new, I believe is the Scorpion or L4, $275, its I'm near Forest Lake, MN you could try it out before buying!

  2. #17
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Owasso, OK
    Posts
    17
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    They make a 22. I have one brand new in my garage I need to test. If it doesn’t work out I’ll post here. Ran a 23, felt it was closer to a 26 than 25.

  3. #18
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    Belvidere IL, FARM
    Posts
    7,737
    Thanks (Given)
    102
    Thanks (Received)
    115
    Likes (Given)
    1556
    Likes (Received)
    514
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)
    What do you mean when you say it runs "stiff"?
    God, Country, and Fast Boats
    SPECIAL BOAT TEAM 12/ HSB'S SOC NSWU-1

    _____________________________________________

    Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. And when your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that they weep and pray for more time that they may live there life over in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a Hero going home.

  4. #19
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    6,007
    Thanks (Given)
    464
    Thanks (Received)
    168
    Likes (Given)
    910
    Likes (Received)
    951
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by lance View Post
    I recently ordered a new 23". The new models come with the Solas variable vent holes with adjustable rotating disks. The old models have small locating vent holes that can be drilled for additional venting.
    I did not know that the Solas Scorpion's now only come with the variable PVS disks. Have you run it yet to see how they work?

  5. #20
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Northern Utah
    Posts
    454
    Thanks (Given)
    3
    Thanks (Received)
    8
    Likes (Given)
    7
    Likes (Received)
    24
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    It will be several weeks before I can try it. My boat needs a lot of venting. I run all 8 PVS holes open on my Bravo. I doubt the variable venting will be enough on the Scorpion. I'll be removing the rotating disks and open up the hole just a bit more but still keep the disk mount threaded hole.

  6. Thanks Greg G thanked for this post
  7. #21
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Owasso, OK
    Posts
    17
    Thanks (Given)
    0
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Given)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by specboatops View Post
    What do you mean when you say it runs "stiff"?
    The scorpion seems to run 2.5-2.75 pitches high. I tried a 23, couldn’t twist it as hard as my 25 Tempest.

  8. Thanks specboatops thanked for this post
  9. #22
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    6,007
    Thanks (Given)
    464
    Thanks (Received)
    168
    Likes (Given)
    910
    Likes (Received)
    951
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by lance View Post
    It will be several weeks before I can try it. My boat needs a lot of venting. I run all 8 PVS holes open on my Bravo. I doubt the variable venting will be enough on the Scorpion. I'll be removing the rotating disks and open up the hole just a bit more but still keep the disk mount threaded hole.
    How did you end up with the new style Scorp?

  10. #23
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Northern Utah
    Posts
    454
    Thanks (Given)
    3
    Thanks (Received)
    8
    Likes (Given)
    7
    Likes (Received)
    24
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    I ordered the Scorpion from Overtons in Jan. I believe it was shipped directly from Solas (not sure), but it did take several weeks to get it.

    As I expected, the variable venting isn't even close to being enough for my setup. I tried just removing the tunable disk and then finally die grinding the entire variable vent part away so all that was left were 3, 1" holes. This is still not enough. On hole shot it spins to about 2800 and slowly comes out of the water. I need about 4500 for a good holeshot.

    I still haven't rung it out for top end. I don't get out enough and there has been a ton of boats out especially wake and surf boats. The 23" runs about about 50mph @ 4000 at part throttle so for a 23" it is very stiff. When get some good top end numbers I may send it off to get a set of PVS holes added to the 1" holes.

  11. Thanks Greg G thanked for this post
  12. #24
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    6,007
    Thanks (Given)
    464
    Thanks (Received)
    168
    Likes (Given)
    910
    Likes (Received)
    951
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Thanks for the info. It looks like they have added 21 and 22 pitch sizes recently.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Solas21.JPG  

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2

Similar Threads

  1. 27P Solas Scorpion
    By Mklock in forum Propellers
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-26-2019, 01:03 PM
  2. WTB Solas Scorpion 25
    By Wolfjr in forum Propellers Wanted
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 02-10-2019, 07:23 PM
  3. 24" Solas Rubex L4 -- Bravo I Copy
    By lance in forum Propellers
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-28-2017, 10:38 AM
  4. Solas rubex l4 prop
    By WillySteve in forum General Boating Discussion
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-14-2016, 06:41 PM
  5. Solas Scorpion
    By Walleyehed in forum Props, Setup, and Rigging
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 05-27-2016, 02:53 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •