Razor 4 vs 4XL

[ctucker]

Does anybody know the difference between a Razor 4 and a Razor 4xl? On the Croxton web site I see that both have vent holes. Is there a diameter difference?

[jc2bg]

Yes.

[McQuaig]

Razor 4 is 14 1/2" diameter and 4XL is 15 1/4"

[21XDC]

Totally different props... The Razor4 has OMC Raker style blades and 14.5 diameter. The XL has Bravo1 style blades and 15+ in diameter.

[ctucker]

Mike,
How does the Razor 4xl compare to the Fury 4? Would a 24 pitch 4xl be comparable to a 25 pitch Fury 4?

[21XDC]

The Fury4 is stiffer in pitch, smaller diameter, maybe a little faster with a light load. The XL will carry a heavier load, better holeshot. Both handle great.

[JR19]

Totally different props... The Razor4 has OMC Raker style blades and 14.5 diameter. The XL has Bravo1 style blades and 15+ in diameter.

Based on that statement I would think an R4 would be easier to turn than a R4XL...if I can turn a 3 blade 24 Raker II to 5650 then I would want a 23 R4 or a 22 R4XL. Would this be correct?

[21XDC]

Diameter is not the only thing that makes props turn harder... Rake and cup play a bigger role than diameter sometimes. The Razor4 turns stiffer than the XL I think... I'd call and ask Mark what he thinks.

[JR19]

Thanks...that explanation makes sense.

[eyra_kid]

Based on that statement I would think an R4 would be easier to turn than a R4XL...if I can turn a 3 blade 24 Raker II to 5650 then I would want a 23 R4 or a 22 R4XL. Would this be correct?

I run a 23 R4XL on my 97 Basscat Eyra/Mercury 150 EFI. Totally different boat and motor, of course but similar size to yours perhaps.
I can turn a 24p Fury 3 to 5750 light loaded. I had to have Mark take a couple hundred rpms out of the 23p R4XL. A 22p would have been just about spot on.
Just my experience if it helps. Definitely talk to Mark though

[JR19]

I run a 23 R4XL on my 97 Basscat Eyra/Mercury 150 EFI. Totally different boat and motor, of course but similar size to yours perhaps.
I can turn a 24p Fury 3 to 5750 light loaded. I had to have Mark take a couple hundred rpms out of the 23p R4XL. A 22p would have been just about spot on.
Just my experience if it helps. Definitely talk to Mark though

Excellent information...I have debated on getting 4 blade to reduce my hole-shot time. It's hard to find a used Bravo I, Razor 4 or Razor 4 XL in anything less than 24 pitch. Based on what information I have gathered I need a 22 Bravo I XS, 23 Razor 4 or a 22 Razor 4XL. I suppose some day I might come off my tight ass and just have Mark send me a new Razor in the style/pitch he recommends.

[21XDC]

There is one for sale right now down in the propeller for sale section. You might want Mark to drill vents. I’m not sure what it has, but a 22 pitch normally does not need much venting.

[eyra_kid]

Excellent information...I have debated on getting 4 blade to reduce my hole-shot time. It's hard to find a used Bravo I, Razor 4 or Razor 4 XL in anything less than 24 pitch. Based on what information I have gathered I need a 22 Bravo I XS, 23 Razor 4 or a 22 Razor 4XL. I suppose some day I might come off my tight ass and just have Mark send me a new Razor in the style/pitch he recommends.

I'm pretty tight too! :)
I went with a R4XL after testing a Signature SL4 24p that made the rounds. It's another Bravo-style prop, but only made in even pitches. I found that this style prop did the best carrying a tournament load in my little Eyra. A Fury 3 was faster and is a blast to drive on fun days, but was more difficult to drive with full livewells.. ie slower holeshot, maneuvering wakes and navigating rough water.

[Finlander]

I run a Razo 4 XL and highly recommend it. My 25 Tempest low rpm cruise was 32 mph while I can stay planed out at 24 mph with my 24 Razor 4.